5 South to Perform at U of O March 13

University of the Ozarks will welcome the bluegrass band 5 South for a performance at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, in the Walton Fine Arts Center.

The event is part of the University's 2025-26 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. There is no cost for admission and the public is invited to attend.

Based in Mountain View, Ark., 5 South is an original music roots group that cut its teeth on old time music and is now blazing trails in the bluegrass world.

IBMA, Silver Dollar City, HOBA and the Ozark Folk Center are just a few of their favorite stages to play. They recently took second place in the National Youth in Bluegrass competition held in Branson, Missouri for 2025.

The band was founded by Kailee Spickes-Jestice, who is a two-time Arkansas State Fiddle Champion and an Arkansas State Banjo Grand Champion. Kailee's triplet brothers, Chandler, Evan, and Mason, are the band's rhythm and harmony.

This cohesive group has a true love of old-time, gospel and bluegrass music.

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