Artist description Mix in the singer/songwriter sounds of Springsteen, Buddy Holly, Richard Thompson and Steve Earl with the modern band sounds of Son Volt, Wilco, Old 97's and the V-Roys and you'll get Cheap Truckers' Speed.

Music Style Alternative Country

Musical Influences Big Back 40 - The Vroys - Sun Volt - Wilco

Similar Artists Sun Volt - Wilco - Jay Hawks

Artist History Formed in '96 in Morgantown, WV. Porterfield is no stranger to the local scene. A ten-year plus veteran of various bands and solo efforts, he now approaches "legendary" status as Singer/songwriter.

Group Members Brian Porterfield - Singer, guitar and author. Kevin Leyden - bass and tenure. Raj Chandran - drums and backup vocals

Instruments Guitar, bass, drums with fiddle, mandolin and piano sprinkeled in

Albums Brian Porterfield and Cheap Truckers' Speed & Some Other One

Location Morgantown, West Virginia - USA

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