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"Songs From Mom's Kitchen" . Recorded live in his mom's kitchen while she was away for the long weekend. This recording reintroduced the rootsy writing that started in the street singing days. Influences like "The Flying Burrito Bros", "Grateful Dead" and "Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks"[b/] are evident throughout. JP was joined by Randall Hill, Laurel Arbuckle, Mark Foley, Johnny Givens and guests. It was recorded by Mike Nothcott.

Riemens releases a series of original western swing singles in Europe under the guise of Ugly Bob's Little Big Band. The group consisted of Randall Hill, Laurel Arbuckle, Jayce Ford and JP

Full Moon In August is released - A polished version of "Mom's Kitchen", this recording continued the roots tradition with it's consistent, entertaining storytelling. Sue Sweetman, Cindy Dell, Ray Ovington, Ron Brammel, and John Lewis helped out on this one.


1999 Riemens becomes co-owner of Grant Avenue Studio. He immediately sets up and becomes the in house Mastering Engineer. (Gordon Lightfoot, Ray Materick, Willie P. Bennet)


Riemens gets educated in engineering and recording by producing "Girls". It is more electric rock oriented and was helped along by band members Ray Ovington and John Blume and Dan Walsh. The concept album is a collection of stories about (you guessed it) girls.

"Blue Martini" was recorded at Grant Avenue Studio (of course) and is fully self produced and engineered. Studio musicians,Bob Doidge, Jessie Obrien and Sean OGrady formed the core of the group. The recording combines a new jazzier texture with southwestern swing influences and evokes an appreciation for well-crafted songwriting.

"Plain & Simple" is an honest representation of his down home acoustic roots. His band The BarFlies are introduced, featuring Carrie Ashworth on upright bass and Shauna Drayson on backup vocals along with guest instrumentalists Randal Hill on mandolin and Dan Walsh on dobro and lap steel.