Yeah, great !!! That's big and good southern rock, like we don't listen too much nowadays. That's what give us Dave Verno Jr and the "Jackson Stone Band" with this album "Risin' High", and it is really a good surprise for us at the end of this year. We did know this band some times ago, with two 2 songs-cds, but today we have a real and wonderful album, a really kick-ass on the southern scene. The sound is good, and it sometimes looks like Molly Hatchet, Skynyrd, or Copperhead or Moon Dog Mane (for those who know…). The first song, "Call up the Doctor", with heavy and strong guitar parts, brings us to a real heavy southern way. So take care… be brave and don't go back, because Dave and his buddies give us a real music for men, for sweaty and beer addicts, music for real southern rock fans, heavy guitars, good feeling, great rhythms. Don't think that those guys only play a basic music, because songs such as "Gimme the Wheel" or "Heavy Metal Outlaws" are really great… so are vocals and we do enjoy the way Dallis Craft and Marissa Mendenhall sing. Maybe Dale and Carol are no more alone ? So, you have understood, it was a great southern Rock n' Roll moment… and it's been a long time since I didn't enjoy such a record !!! Now I'm ready to get another one… With such bands that's for sure : Southern Rock is still alive and well ! You have to listen to this record, as soon as possible! Keep on Southern Rock !

John Molet