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This Month's Feature Artist

Ernie Van Veen

Members: Ernie Van Veen (guitars/slide guitar/vocals), Regan Van Veen (bass guitar), Sandy Gibbney (violin), Jonathan Jones (drums)

Style: Roots / Blues - acoustic roots music for the new millenium. Rootsy. Soulful. Gritty. Passionate.

Web Site: www.vanveen.com.au

Sample Music: New CD "Mumble and Shout Volume One" recently released! Click to Listen

Description: Ernie Van Veen and his band have developed a sound that is powerful and passionate. Focusing on original music, plus unique takes on some classic songs, when you hear Ernie Van Veen it's evident that this is a singer-songwriter that is destined for great things. Rich, powerful, acoustic / slide guitar playing. Vocals that range from a husky whisper to a balls-out roar. A virtuoso band that goes beyond the groove. Ernie Van Veen and his band take roots music into a new dimension.

Review Comments

"...all I can say is "bloody hell ... these guys can cook!". I've heard Ernie solo before and thought he was a great solo performer, but to see him out front of his band was another experience altogether. From the originals through to covers (such as a blistering rendition of the Beatles "Come Together") the Van Veen band showed what a powerhouse talent they are."
--David Le Roy, Rock'n'Roll Scars--

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

"Ernie Van Veen & his band were, as always, a tight, energetic and well-oiled outfit."
--G Miller, Aussie Muzak--

"Ernie Van Veen & his band up next delivered another dimension of slide guitar, rootsy rhythm’s and grooves... they benchmarked the energy for the next line up."
--The Blues Foundation--

"I honestly haven't heard [slide] guitar work as soulfuly and masterfully played as that in a long time."
--Chris Bishop--

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