Album Notes

Ernie Van Veen has been recording and performing since he was 10. In the late '60s he toured Canada and the USA with his father's band. After moving to Australia he recorded with and/or performed with a number of Aussie legends, including Dutch Tilders, Phil Manning, Ross Ward, Geoff Achison, Richard Steele, Anni Piper, Brian Fraser, Mick Reid, Tribe World Ensemble, DJ & The KarismaKatz, Man Bites Dog, The Blues Cowgirls and others. Van Veen's solo CD, One Tiny Life was released in 2004 (Newmarket Music). Volume one of his new two-volume CD, Mumble and Shout is due out in June 2008.

Van Veen has won a number of awards for writing and songwriting and was a judge in both the 2003 Australian Blues Music Awards and the 2005 Australian National Songwriting Competition.

Comments / Reviews

"...Van Veen musters up a lot of class and depth of emotion. A cerebral, good listening experience."
- Ian Stephen, Rhythms Magazine, Australia

"...sure to appeal not only to blues fans, but to anyone who appreciates quality musicianship and songs which have something to say. A beautiful contemporary blues cd."
- Peter West, Radio 2XX, Canberra

"Well played and recorded, with great tunes. It would be a worthwhile addition to anyone's CD collection."
- Ross Ward, Ward's Xpress

"The songwriting is superb. The 'stories' hit very close to home and although I reside a half a world away, the slices of life he sings about are like looking into a mirror. I would highly recommend that anyone who enjoys a good story and excellent production values, get a copy of this CD."
- "Sticks" Randall, CEO, Ranluron Music, BMI (USA)

Produced by Ernie Van Veen and David Pendragon
Recorded by David Pendragon and Ben Mansfield
Mixed by David Pendragon
Mastered by Kimmo Venonen
Musicians:
Ernie Van Veen - vocals, bass, acoustic guitars, slide guitar, electric guitar
Miss DJ Gosper - harmonica

All songs by Ernie Van Veen
Copyright © 2004 Ernie Van Veen