Throwback Thursday: J.P. Riemens Album: Love is a Dog + Album Release Videos

Original Post: May 14, 2009 & July 11, 2009)

Updated Post: September 25, 2025

Hamilton Canadiana musician J.P. Riemens released his wonderful CD, Love is a Dog in 2009. Unfortunately, it is currently out of print but may be available through JP. 

Guests on the album include, Danny Lockwood and Carolyna Lovely (listed as Carolyna Loveless on the CD)

Below are videos from the July 10, 2009 CD Release Party.

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Links: J.P. Riemens, More J.P. Riemens Stories More CD Releases

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Previous (Blues Blast Award Winners)  - - - Next (New Ben Caplan Album)

3 New Episodes of Barber Shop Podcast: Poppsy Cole, Shawn Brush, Carolyna Lovely

The Barber Shop Podcast, recently posted 3 wonderful episodes featuring amazing local musicians.

Links: Poppsy Cole,  Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast



Links: Shawn Brush, More Shawn Brush Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast



Links: Carolyna Lovely, More Carolyna Lovely Stories, Video above courtesy of Barber Shop Podcast

Blast from the Past: 3 More Barber Shop Podcast Episodes

Links: Barber Shop Podcast, More Barber Shop Podcast Stories

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Previous (Videos: Tia McGraff, Lynn Miles, Steve Poltz, Irish Mythen) - - - Next (News Roundup  Southbound Soul, Jeremy Fisher, Sarah Harmer)

News Roundup (Blues Matters Poll, Passings, Carolyna Loveless)

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Local

• No Depression Magazine story on Tom Wilson
• Poor Angus signs with Borealis

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World

• Dave Madden (played the manager on Partridge Family) passes
• Former Toto singer Fergie Fredericksen passes
  
  
  
  Links: Fergie Frederiksen, Video above courtesy of Frontiers Records

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Blues Matters Writers Poll 2013 results

UK Results

• Studio Album: Hugh Laurie – Didn’t It Rain
• Live Album: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Songs From The Road
• Solo Artist: Marcus Bonfanti
• Band: David Migden & The Dirty Words
• Record Label: Mascot Provogue
• Vocalist: Earl Green
• Drummer: Wayne Proctor
• Guitarist: Eric Clapton
• Bassist: Ian Jennings
• Keyboards: Paddy Milner
• Harmonica: Paul Jones
• Best Newcomer: David Migden & The Dirty Words
• Lifetime Achievement: Wilko Johnson
• Best Blues Radio Show: Paul Jones Blues Show – BBC Radio 2

International Results

• Studio Album: Rory Block – Avalon: A Tribute To Mississippi John Hurt
• Live Album: Buddy Guy – Live At Legends (#3: 24th Street Wailers – Live In Halifax)
• Solo Artist: Eric Bibb
• Band: MonkeyJunk
• Record Label: Alligator
• Vocalist: Curtis Salgado (#2 Matt Andersen)
• Drummer: Chris Layton
• Guitarist: Warren Hayes
• Bassist: Bob Stroger
• Keyboards: Chuck Leavell
• Harmonica: Charlie Musselwhite
• Best Newcomer: Delta Saints
• Lifetime Achievement: Kim Wilson, Johnny Winter, Lurrie Bell, Ronnie Earl, Sonny Rhodes
• Best Blues DVD: Savoy Brown – Songs From The Road 

Links: 24th Street Wailers, More 24th Street Wailers Stories, Video above courtesy of Peter Bussell

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Recently Added

Main List of Sites

• Niagara Blues

Performer List

• Jude Vadala

Venue List

• Doc Macgilligan's (Niagara)
• Dunn Street Grill (Niagara)
• Urban Steakhouse (Welland)

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Blast From the Past

• 2009: Lee Harvey Osmond YouTube Videos
• 2010: Videos - Stingrays@Coach and Lantern
• 2011: Videos - Fraser/Daley@Casbah
• 2012: Etta James Passes + Local Reaction
• 2013: Videos-Trickbag (Acoustic)@Buddy's

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Featured Video



Links: Carolyna Loveless, More Carolyna Loveless Stories, Video above courtesy of Lynalove

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Previous (New Julian Paul Band CD)

Various Local YouTube Videos (905 Band, Justin Sawicki, Brett Brohman, Carolyna Loveless)

Video courtesy of Megyver

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Video courtesy of Justin Sawicki

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Video courtesy of Brett Brohman

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Video courtesy of Dan Rose

Carolyna Loveless & Friends @ This Ain't Hollywood (March 5, 2010)

Click here if you can't see the videos.

Left to right: Frank Koren, Carolyna Loveless, Karen Johnson









Click Links for more stories: Frank Koren, Carolyna Loveless, Karen Corinth

Performer of the Week: Carolyna Loveless

Carolyna's unique music has been heard around the world. She's played in an Australian rock band, drummed for the Wyrd Sisters, toured throughout Canada, recorded tracks in Seattle, and much more. Currently, she calls Hamilton home.

Her unique voice and amazing guitar skills have made her a welcome fixture in the local scene. This gal can be bluesy, rocking, tender, and everything in between.

She's also shared the stage with local greats Alfie Smith, JP Riemens, Jack Pedler (Teenage Head), and more.

You can download or purchase Carolyna's amazing music at her web site.

Links: Main Site - MySpace - More Carolyna Loveless Stories

Blues News Bites (Carolyna Loveless, Matt Paxton, Podcasts)

Local

• Carolyna Loveless interview in View Magazine
• Matt Paxton Interview in View Magazine

Canada

• Leonard Cohen doing well after fainting on stage

 World

• 50 Essential Women-in-Music Albums
• Cheap Trick guitarist talks about working with Lennon 

Video report of Beatles tribute