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Christopher Porterfield

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Christopher Porterfield is an American songwriter, guitarist and singer. He currently leads the folk band Field Report. Porterfield started his music career in High School, co-founding the band, Dinner With Greg. He also previously played with DeYarmond Edison, a band led by Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon.[1][2][3] He graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester, Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in journalism.[4] He has a younger brother named Tim, who graduated and played college basketball for Viterbo University in Wisconsin.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ Christine Werthman. "Interview: Chris Porterfield Of Field Report". Cmj.com. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
  2. ^ Wild, Matt (2012-03-08). "Milwaukee's Christopher Porterfield retires Conrad Plymouth, prepares Field Report for SXSW | Music | Local Newswire | The A.V. Club Milwaukee". Avclub.com. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
  3. ^ "Field Report Shake Bon Iver Comparisons as Popularity Rises". Spinner. 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2012-11-04.
  4. ^ "UW-Eau Claire e-View, March 2009". Uwec.edu. 2009-04-22. Archived from the original on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2012-11-04.