Southeastern Sessions

Southeastern Sessions

Abby Dodds
Abby Dodds (vocals/guitar) is a local musician and practicing music therapist in Marietta, Ohio. She grew up playing small gigs in her hometown, Cadiz, Ohio, and still enjoys sharing live music in her spare time. Abby uses songwriting as an intentional outlet for personal expression and meditation, and she is excited to share at such a special local venue.

Stripmall Ballads
Stripmall Ballads is the haunted, dust-blown project of Phillips Saylor Wisor, a songwriter wandering the backroads between myth and memory. Drawing comparisons to Neil Young, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and Maybelle Carter, his work lives in the tension between Appalachian tradition and modern disillusionment—aching with spectral beauty, dry wit, and a bone-deep sense of longing. From early lo-fi masterworks like Since Jimmy Died to the sparse, cinematic ache of Distant, his songs are slow-burning dispatches from the heart of a fractured America—where ghosts speak in minor chords and resistance sounds like a hymn. Stripmall Ballads doesn’t just sing about forgotten places—Phillips sings from them.

John A. Walsh
John’s special talent for lyrical depth coupled with an oft-times off-the-beaten-path style of chord progression and song structure renders unique, listenable and memorable songs. His songs have been described as "intensely personal," "he sang what I wanted to say..." and "the lyrics read like a painting..." Walsh is also an accomplished guitarist and vocalist blessed with a very listenable tonal range.
John's live performances are known for their energy, authenticity, and emotional connection. Whether playing in a small, intimate venue or on a large stage, he captivates audiences with his expressive playing and heartfelt delivery. His ability to engage and move listeners has earned him a loyal following and critical acclaim.
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