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Wednesday February 26th, Tickets $10 – $15

Featuring Katie Dobbins, Pete Downing, Holly Furlone

Complimentary Wine Tasting at 5:30 PM

Doors & Dinner orders 6:00 – 7:00 PM / Show starts at 7:00 PM

Hermit Woods Winery & Katie Dobbins Music celebrate their 2nd anniversary of Songwriter RoundUp, a monthly music series where audience members can enjoy talented singer-songwriters from the New England Area in the Lakes Region’s premier listening room. Enjoy songs and stories from host Katie Dobbins and two additional guest acts as they perform acoustically in-the-round. New songwriters are featured on the last Wednesday of every month in this intimate series! Tickets are $10 – $15 at hermitwoods.com.

Artist Bios

Katie Dobbins

Award winning singer-songwriter and light warrior Katie Dobbins seeks to share honest music that captivates listeners and brings light to the darkness. With a mastery of storytelling and the heart of a poet, this soulful songstress captures elements of life and relationships in ways that lift the spirit and challenge the soul. Her album There Is Light, produced by multi-award-winning producer Sean McLaughlin of 37′ Productions, was awarded Album of the Year at the 2021 Limelight Music Awards. Her single There’s a Light, mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Jeff Lipton, was featured on Spotify’s Editorial playlist. Her music has been featured on prominent radio stations like The River and “Boston’s Hottest Country,” with host Carolyn Kruse raving “Sweet but bold, Katie’s voice is reminiscent of one of her heroes, Jewel, but only deeper… A fearless spirit with a gentle touch.” Dobbins’ latest single Giants is an uplifting anthem designed to awaken the spirit and strength within us. The track was mixed and mastered by Emmy-nominated producer Brian Coombes of Rocking Horse Studio (NH), whom Katie plans to release more new music with this year.

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*For photo, please credit: Kris Dobbins

Pete Downing

Pete Downing is a versatile singer, songwriter, guitarist, and bandleader who brings an eclectic mix of bluegrass, outlaw country, soul, rock, and blues to life. Based in Thornton, NH, Pete collaborates with many performers and plays in a number of bands, including his power trio, Fred Willie Hill.

Fred Willie Hill recently released their debut album, Livin’ On Luck, featuring ten of Pete’s original songs arranged with Fred Willie Hill. His music blends a wide range of influences, delivering heartfelt storytelling and dynamic performances that resonate with audiences.

Known for his soulful voice, skilled guitar work, and ability to connect with listeners, Pete captivates crowds with a mix of sing-along favorites and lesser-known tracks that spark discovery. Whether performing solo or as part of his many collaborations, Pete’s passion for music and engaging style make every show an unforgettable experience.

Holly Furlone

Growing up on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, everything in the world around her was music. Windshield wipers and blinkers transformed into beats and rhythms. Diverse landscapes inspired her imagination. Thoughts developed into words that brought forth poems, which eventually became lyrics.

During a summer job at a sleepaway camp when she was 18, Holly picked up her first guitar, learning enough chords to set some of those early poems to music. Over the next 10 years, she dabbled in songwriting and playing, eking out creative time between the demands of a career in education and becoming a mother. In 2013, Holly was able to shine some light back on making music, and she eagerly ventured out to open mics, sharing her original songs and connecting with local musicians.

As a singer-songwriter, Holly is a storyteller. Her heartfelt lyrics are brought to life by a passionate and commanding voice, tuneful acoustic guitar, and connected on-stage experience. Holly’s live shows take on an intimate listening room feel. She plays solo shows in venues of all sizes, and especially appreciates settings that provide an environment for directly connecting with people. When she’s playing out with her fun-loving, folk/rock trio, The Midweeklings, it’s more of a “get on the dance floor” energy, bathed in three-part harmony and Jägermeister.