OzMoMu

Ozarks at Large's Sophia Nourani speaks with Ozark Mountain Music Festival's artist at large, John Mailander, who will be performing alongside several bands at this year's festival.

The 11th annual Ozark Mountain Music Festival is taking place Jan. 16-19 at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani speaks with festival event producer Mary Howze about what to expect at the 3-day indoor music event.

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The Ozark Mountain Music festival, called OzMoMu by regular attendees, is back inside the Basin Park Hotel in downtown Eureka Springs beginning Thursday, Jan. 19. We get a preview.

The Ozark Mountain Music Festival begins tomorrow and will feature performances by The Squarshers, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, and Rozenbridge.