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Southern musicians kick off 2012's Music on the Porch series

An eclectic group of southern musicians will grace a historic porch.

The year’s first Music on the Porch series kicks off Thursday at the Love House and Hutchins Forum.

The series brings together musicians from around the South to play music as well as participate in thoughtful discussion about the artistic process and the culture’s influence on music history.

Lisa Beavers, director of communications and events for the Center for the Study of the American South, said she was looking for artists who transcend time.

“I wanted a diverse group of southern artists that demonstrate the relevancy of music from 50 years ago and what is being made today,” she said.

Beavers worked diligently to find three artists with interesting backgrounds who reflect what is currently happening in the South. The March 29 event showcases Kim Arrington, Eric Hirsh and Peter Lamb.

Peter Lamb, a saxophonist, said music from all over the country draws influence from the South’s combination of gospel, folk and blues.

“It speaks highly of the Triangle, that enough people want to do this,” Lamb said. “Just another peel on the onion of awesomeness.”

Singing since the age of four, poet and musician Arrington is a native of the south who brings a powerful voice to jazz and soul.

“The South is a paradox with a great palette with so many stories to tell,” she said. “I can’t imagine writing a soul song without ever drinking sweet tea and eating banana pudding.”

Eric Hirsh is a UNC alumnus who plays in two bands — Orquesta Gardel and The Beast. He said Music on the Porch is a great way to bring different types of cultural music together.

“The cool thing about Music on the Porch is has such a diverse group of jazz families that have different spokes,” she said.

“The music really bleeds together.”

See the performers from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Love House and Hutchins Forum porch. Admission is free and open to the public.

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