September 18th, Retrophonics Studios - Frankie was under the weather and Sue was out of town, so there were no background vocals for Poor-Dum today. I just wrote a new tune called "Another Day" so I brought it in to Jim DeVito and we started to lay it down. Johnny Medico came in and the three of us went off to the races. I listened through it again the next morning and wow! Good job gentleman! I hope to have Mickey Adams in next week!

September 19th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - We had a great songwriter's night. Larry and Alex were fantastic. It was good to have Bob back. See you next month here on October 17th.

Alex, Larry, Bob and Dave

September 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice evening. I enjoyed hangin' out and playing with Sue and Tony! We missed Frankie.

September 22nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a nice evening out on the porch by the water!

September 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at St Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co - We had a great night! It was good to see Chris McVey and Amy.

September 24th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Happy Birthday to my brother Will in heaven I miss you, Trisha and Mom. The afternoon was nice out on the porch by the water! Good to see Jody Straton and his wife.

I'm looking forward to having Mickey Adams in the studio. It's getting closer and closer to the release of Poor-Dum. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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September 8th, 9th and 10th, DAVE at The Big Deck - Canceled due to the effects of hurricane Idalia. I'm heart broken for the people of Cedar Key. A lot of work ahead for them.

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September 12th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at The Beacon Listening Room - It was great to get back playing with the band. Great time!

September 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings -  It was a nice kind of laid back evening.

September 14th, Bagan and Company - Spent time with Dan to finalized the packaging for Poor-Dum my new solo release.

September 14th, Yaron's memorial and celebration of life - We played some songs and Wayne and Sue told some stories about out recently departed friend.

September 15th, DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - It was a slow start but turned out to be a great night! Always fun to play at this venue.

September 16th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borrillo's - What a great way to end a week with the band. A nice night playing some good music with friends. It doesn't get any better than that.

September 17th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It started out great out on the porch by the water but as the day went on in slowed down, pretty dang hot. Still always enjoy the day at Aunt Kate's. Good people! Good food! Good time!

I will be in the studio with Frankie doing background vocals for my new solo CD Poor-Dum. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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August 21st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on mixing "Rocket" and then laid down a new tune I just finished called "Darkness". I'm excited about the outcome. It turned out better than I thought, Jim had some great ideas about how to produce it.

August 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the Beacon Listening Room - It was a great night! Come by and check out Taco Tuesday with The Carpetbaggers.

August 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We barely got the show in. About 7pm a big cloud came up and let loose. Things were just getting fun but welcome to Florida.

August 24th, Travel Day to Hague, VA with Frankie at our tail.

August 25th, We made it! Theresa and I went out to dinner with Randy, Acie and Barbara at the Backdraft. 

August 26th, DAVE, Eddie and Frankie, Celebration Of Life for Mark Mitchell - It was a nice celebration for Mark Mitchell. Donna and Bill did a great job organizing it for him. Mark's brother was very nice. We were proud to be a part of this. 

August 27th, DAVE, Eddie and Frankie at Coles Point Tavern - It was a fun afternoon at the Tavern, a lot of friends and family made there way there to see us. It was great to see my Dad and Margie (Eddie's mother), along with my Uncle Charley and Aunt Debbie.

August 31st - September 5th, DAVE at Coles Point Tavern - I always look forward to these shows. It's great to play for all the folks in the Northern Neck. It was great to play with my old bandmate from Ludwell Newton Kevin Ball and his wife Lucille. We performed an original song "Powder Nose Rosie". that we were playing 37 years before. I would like to thanks Chris and Ann for having me come up and play for all these years, they will be moving on in January. You guys are the best! I wish only the best for you both. Hopefully see you in May!

Dave and Kevin

I am a lucky guy!! I get a chance to do what I love and get paid for it too! Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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August 14th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey was under the weather so Jim, Johnny and I worked on mixing "Twilight"

August 15th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - Everyone did an excellent job and what a great audience. I would like to thank Sue Westcott for sitting in with me. Everyone did you proud Bob and we missed you!

Gregory Ruggiero, JC Hattfield, Mike Howard, Dave, Sue Westcott

August 16th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a rain out. A big storm came thru and soaked the whole inside where we play. Later I went down to hang out with the Friends Of Brady Green Remembrance at 88.5 FM with The Dougernot  and a host of others. It was good to hear the stories and all the music Brady made.

August 18th, DAVE and Sue at Tide's Oyster Company and Grill - We had a great time and the place was as cool as The Queen Bee on her violin!

Dave and Sue Westcott

August 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borrillo's - We finally got a Borrillo's in. There was a rain cloud that hung over us for about an hour but no rain. See you guys next month. Come check out what they have done with the place.

August 20th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - They were calling for rain but somehow it missed us. I had a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water.

I'm going to be in the studio mixing my new CD  Poor-Dum. Hopefully we can get it ready for back ground vocals when I get back from Virginia. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!   Keepin' It Real! -David

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The North Star Band 

August 7th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey Adams was in today putting some tracks on "Twilight" and "I Feel Love" he did a great job. It was good to hang out with my old friend in the studio. 

August 8th,  My friend Brady Green left this world today, safe travels my friend.

Dave Besley, Brady Green, Frankie Urzetta, Barry Dunaway at Creekside Dinery

August 9th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We started off with rain, then hot and muggy, but hey, the show must go on. It ended up being a nice evening. Thanks to all that showed up!

August 11th, 12th and 13th, DAVE at The Big Deck - It was a great weekend at The Big Deck! But, it was H O T! It's always great to see all my Cedar Key friends no matter what the weather.

Looking forward to having Mickey Adams in the studio again. Also looking forward to hearing what's going on with Dan Bagan. I've started on my next solo cd called Project No.6. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

 July 31st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked through a mix on "Rocket" it's really coming along.

August 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We made it until 7:30pm then the rain came. Thanks Albert and staff for the trash bags I don't think we lost any gear.

August 3rd, Bagan and Company - Dan and I ordered blank CDs for Poor-Dum and looked for a picture for the inside cover. Getting closer...

August 4th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to rain.

August 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The San Sebastian Winery - We were inside and it never rained. Go figure. We had a nice crowd, everyone did a great job!

August 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was hot but no rain! A nice afternoon on the porch by the water.

I'm excited to have Mickey Adams in the studio today. Just about done with Dan on the layout for Poor-Dum my new CD. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

July 24th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on new vocal tracks for "Twilight" and "Rocket". We are now ready for Frankie, Sue and I to do background vocals. Maybe even Tony.

July 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening, we are making some new friends and always glad to see the old ones. Life is good!

July 27th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished the Poor-Dum design, now we must finish the music!  

July 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at The Beacon Listening Room - We had a nice crowd, some new faces. Thanks to the folks at The Beacon for giving us this night to play.

July 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the San Sebastian Winery - We played inside, it was a good call! We had a nice crowd, it was the first of two nights at this venue. 

July 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony, Rusty Springfield and Hodge at the San Sebastian Winery - Inside good call Kyle! We had Rusty and Hodge with us tonight. They are great players it was a lot of fun.

July 30th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Maybe the hottest day yet out on the porch by the water! I barely made it.

I am excited to do some mixing on my new solo CD Poor-Dum with Jim DeVito. I'm also looking forward to getting with Dan at Bagan and Company  to order some of the packaging for the new CD. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
check out my upcoming performances here:
http://davidwattbesley.blogspot.com/p/schedule_31.html

Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band