Biography
In northern California, amongst the giant redwoods a new addition of this All-American spirit has emerged. The Jackson Stone Band with David Verno at the controls has for ten years been redefining and refining the southern rock sounds that took America by storm more than two decades ago.
Today, despite the lure of mediocrity that modern technology brings, these four men, together with their instruments of rock, have given the original sounds of southern rock a rebirth as it was, while adding to the mix a new era of home grown southern style rock and roll that shakes the band stand and thunders across arenas giving the once sullen audiences a powerful wake up call that declares to the world....We have arrived.
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DAVID VERNO JR.: LEAD/VOCAL/LEAD/RHYTHM GUITAR
Busting' heads and breaking' hearts all across America, David Verno Jr. Has been at the forefront of southern rock guitar for nearly two decades. His innovative and stylish songwriting has thrilled audiences throughout the USA.
His gravely voice exudes both the raw power of a hard rock anthem as well as the sorrow of a man lost in heartache, driving the temperature of any sized venue to a steamy southern like atmosphere that warms the soul of fans and promoters alike.
MIKAEL VAN DE VEN: BASS GUITAR
Laying down the driving force on bass guitar better known as "Buster Cherry" sentenced to life with Jackson Stone Band.
Smallest in the band but the biggest heart in the world "Buster" also known as "Speed Bump" nicknamed by a notorious biker gang after they ran him over with a three wheeler at a biker run. Still alive and well.
JEFF DAVIS: Jefferson Davis supplies the thundering drums, which drive the Jackson Stone Band. Davis is a 30-year veteran and a national touring drummer for over 15 years. Jeff lights the fire and drives this high-energy southern rock band like a runaway freight train. Guaranteed to get you motor running. Jeff has played for Jackson Stone Band since 2001.
BRIAN WEST: KEYBOARDS
Brian West was born in Tupelo, MS. Brian’s colorful genius is in filling in the holes and embellishing the overall sound.
He also has the opportunity to sear you with a screaming honky tonk solo that will leave you breathless.
Brian has toured the country with some the industries top names to many to mention.
Brian West joined Jackson Stone in 2004.
Instrumentation
DAVID VERNO JR.: LEAD GUITAR/VOCALS
MIKAEL VAN DE VEN: BASS GUITAR/VOCALS
JEFF DAVIS: DRUMS/VOCALS
BRIAN WEST: KEYBOARDS
"MY SPACE MUSIC"
http://www.myspace.com/jacksonstoneband.com
JACKSON STONE BAND "FAN CLUB"
21350 COAST HWY. 1.
JENNER, CA. 95450
"ON THE ROAD PHONE"
(707) 373-1713
Discography
JACKSON STONE BAND
TITLED "RISIN' HIGH"
JACKSON STONE BAND
TITLED "DOUBLE LIVE CD"
(Recorded Live At Konocti Harbor Indoor Showroom)
JACKSON STONE BAND
"LIVE IN CONCERT" "DVD"
Opening act for Hank Williams Jr.
(KONOCTI HARBOR OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATRE)
Links
JACKSON STONE'S OTHER WEBPAGE
'Jackson Stone Band’ is also on Last.fm here as: 'The Jackson Stone Band'
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.