Katie Dobbins

An evening of exceptional music, delicious food, and fine wine in the Hermit Woods Winery Loft Listening Room. Complimentary wine tasting begins at 5:30pm, and Loft doors open at 6pm. Dinner orders can be placed between 6pm & 7pm. Original songwriters' round begins at 7pm featuring Katie Dobbins, Dan Fallon, & Dylan Patrick Ward. SHOW: Hermit Woods Winery & Katie Dobbins Music partner together to present a monthly music series titled Songwriter RoundUp, 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 will be featured on the last Wednesday of every month in this intimate series! PERFORMING ARTISTS: Katie Dobbins Singer-songwriter and light warrior Katie Dobbins seeks to share honest music that captivates listeners and brings light to the darkness. In 2023, Katie was awarded "Best in Lakes Region (Solo Act - Silver)" by the Laconia Daily Sun, and nominated "Female Performer of the Year" at the New England Music Awards. 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 2019 New England Music Awards and 2021 Limelight Music Awards. Her single There’s a Light, mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Jeff Lipton, was featured on Spotify’s New Friday Christian playlist. Her music has been featured on prominent radio stations like NPR 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.” Her latest single Giants, along with several other new releases, was produced by award-winning Brian Coombes at Rocking Horse Studio in Pittsfield NH, and can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and more. Dan Fallon Dan Fallon is an accomplished American singer-songwriter and author, whose musical journey began at a very young age. Dan taught himself to play multiple instruments during his formative years and embarked on a prolific songwriting career by the tender age of 13. After immersing himself in the New England music scene in the early 2000s, Dan’s caught the attention of industry professionals. He subsequently recorded his debut solo album, which not only cemented his position as a songwriter and opened doors to an exciting touring career. Dan’s compositions continue to be featured in film and television productions. Furthermore, his artistic versatility extended beyond music, as he released a book of poetry, comedy and made a memorable appearance as a television presenter on XYTV’s, the VIP. In a particularly notable moment, a live acoustic version of his song, “American Dream,” became an anthem for NBC’s Community Auditions in 2012. Building upon the success of his previous accomplishments, Dan embarked on a fruitful collaboration with Grammy-winning producer and musician, Ducky Carlisle. Together, they crafted a series of captivating songs that showcased Dan’s unique style, with Ducky’s contributions on bass, drums, and production. Dan also dedicates his songwriting talents to The Songs of Love Foundation, making a positive impact through his music. Both as a solo artist and with his band, Dan has garnered widespread recognition and support, with his music gaining traction on streaming platforms and FM radio stations like 92.5 FM The River, 104.7 FM The Hawk, 95.3 FM, and 91.5 FM, as well as numerous college and other AM/FM stations. Dan’s greatest source of pride and fulfillment lies in his collaborative work with his band Runs Like Thieves, alongside Greg Santini and Abraham Hughes. Together, they have created a body of work that exemplifies their interest in creating relatable, honest, crowd-engaging live music. Dylan Patrick Ward “He’s funny. He’s also as serious as an ax handle.” – Peter Mulvey Dylan Patrick Ward is a folk misfit from Vermont’s dirty south. Equal parts compassionate and irreverent, his songs delve into the minds and lives of oddballs, outcasts, misfits and people on the brink. He has a sharp sense of humor and an instinctive sympathy for the underdog, and has been compared to great musical humorists like John Prine and Randy Newman, as well as indie-rock/antifolk legends like the Mountain Goats and Paul Baribeau. Since arriving on the scene in 2021, he’s become increasingly respected as a writer and performer, and has shared the stage with beloved acts like Bill Callahan, Peter Mulvey, Jeffrey Lewis, Guy Davis, Michael Schneewais and others. In 2023 he teamed up with multi-instrumentalists Nate Goyette and Johnny Gifford to form Dylan Patrick Ward and the Loveable Losers. The Losers’ first album, The Porch Collapses, is set to be released in the Summer of 2024.