The Lower 5th incorporates folk, rock, R&B, reggae, country and bluegrass to produce a unique blend of Midwestern Soul that swings, sways, rocks, and wails. The band was established in 2011 when Luke Jorgensen, Cory Swadley (The Northern Pines) and Paul Metz(The Mascot Theory) began to work together to write and perform songs that draw from and build upon their common diverse musical roots. With the addition of Jeremy Henning (Trombone) and Audrey Pescatelli (bass). The band has performed in many venues in Madison and across central Wisconsin including featured sets at Wiskeyonsin Family Reunion, Ragged Roots, Bandit County Fair, Madison Charity Jamboree, and Sunshine Soul festivals, radio and television performances and weekday residencies at The Come Back Inn and The Up North Bar.

Latest News

The Lower 5th is proud to announce the release of our first studio album HOPE. Our release party was a great success. We look forward to traveling around the beautiful Midwest sharing our message of Hope with everyone!