Last month, Boston-based singer/songwriter Katie Dobbins released her debut album, She Is Free, a deeply personal record that is full of reflective poetry and messages of love. At its core, She is Free is a pop record, bringing to mind Jewel’s Pieces of You, but Dobbins reveals her eclectic nature through traditional folk instruments, horns, and the occasional twangy pedal steel. Katie will be setting out on a supporting tour this month throughout New England. You can find dates and more information here. -Brian Varneke