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Note: Copyright 2008 Ernie Van Veen. Songs must not be altered or traded in any manner (including, but not limited to sale, barter or gift), must not be duplicated by any means (including, but not limited to broadcast, streaming, electronic transfer, conversion or copying,) and must not be reproduced or downloaded for any purpose other than personal listening, without express signed consent of the copyright owner, all rights reserved.
  Ernie Van Veen: vocals, acoustic, electric and slide guitars, bass guitar, double bass, mandolin, organ, percussion
Ian Cameron: violins, string arrangements
Donovan Gall: drums on Flag of Democracy, Great Southern Land and Thrill Is Gone
John Coates: bass guitar on Great Southern Land
David Pendragon: backing vocals on Great Southern Land
Ed Drury: didgeridoo on Great Southern Land


Produced by Ernie Van Veen
Recorded and Mixed by Ernie Van Veen and David Pendragon*
Mastered by Ernie Van Veen
Cover Art: James Peek

1. Flag Of Democracy * Play/Buy
2. Great Southern Land * Play/Buy
3. Breathe Play/Buy
4. Blue Play/Buy
5. Blacktop, White Line Play/Buy
6. I Don't Believe You Play/Buy
7. Hard Times Play/Buy
8. Nothing But A Man Play/Buy
9. Restless Legends Play/Buy
10. Chances Play/Buy
11. Think Of You Play/Buy

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

"...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)
  Released February 29 2004

Ernie Van Veen: acoustic, electric and slide guitars, fretless bass, vocals
Miss DJ Gosper: harmonica

Produced by Ernie Van Veen and David Pendragon
Recorded and Mixed by David Pendragon @ The Studio, Chapman ACT
Mastered by Kimmo Venonen

1. With You In My Heart Play/Buy
2. Walking In The Darkness Play/Buy
3. Simply You And Me Play/Buy
4. One Tiny Life Play/Buy
5. Down The Road Play/Buy
6. In Your Arms Play/Buy
7. 'Bout This Lonely Love Play/Buy
8. Flying Play/Buy
9. Heart Of A Broken Man Play/Buy
10. When The Forest Talks Play/Buy
11. Wolves At The Door Play/Buy
12. Two Sticks Road Play/Buy
13. You Don't Want It No More Play/Buy
14. Wait No More Play/Buy
15. Sleepless Lullaby Play/Buy


Note: Copyright 2004 Ernie Van Veen. Songs must not be altered or traded in any manner (including, but not limited to sale, barter or gift), must not be duplicated by any means (including, but not limited to broadcast, streaming, electronic transfer, conversion or copying,) and must not be reproduced or downloaded for any purpose other than personal listening, without express signed consent of the copyright owner, all rights reserved.

Other Recording Credits

Hardrush Music 2005 Australian Contemporary Blues Compilation (full-length compilation CD): Simply You And Me performed by Van Veen
BluesOz 2004 Compilation (full-length compilation CD): Track 16 - Think of You performed by Van Veen
Man Bites Dog (1998) - (Click to buy or listen to this CD at CD Baby, or at iTunes, or at eMusic): Van Veen writes half of the songs and plays acoustic & electric guitar, bass, keyboards, backing vocals, programming
The Generation Bridge (1970) - (full-length album): Van Veen plays bass, backing vocals

Session Credits

Tribe World Ensemble - "The Journey" (double CD): Van Veen provides, songwriting, vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap slide guitar, fretless bass on various songs
Kelly Cooper - "I'm Still Me" (EP): Van Veen plays acoustic guitar, fretless bass, dobro, lap slide
John Wythes (full-length CD): Van Veen plays acoustic lap slide
The Blues Cowgirls - "Ask Any Woman" (full-length CD): Van Veen plays acoustic guitar, fretless bass, dobro



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