January 13, 2025 Retrophonics Studios, Jim, Johnny and I worked on a mix for "Ride Like The Wind". Jim and I added guitar parts. Johnny added some percussion.

January 14, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - We had a great night! It was good to have Sue back. Thanks to all the great folks at Fuzion 904.

January 15, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening! Thanks Abe, Albert  and staff.

January 17, 2025 DAVE & Sue at Tides Oyster Co - We had a nice night at Tides. Thanks Felicia, Mandy and staff. See you next month on February 21st!

January 18th 2025 DAVE at Caddyshack - I finished another tune called "It's Raining" this morning. Caddyshack went good. The folks there are great, Scott, Kim and the rest of the staff. You should check this place out if you're in the area. Great food and great service. I will be back there February 22nd 7 to 9pm.

January 19, 2025 DAVE at The Boathouse - Cancelled due to weather!

January 20, 2025 I didn't have a gig tonight. Theresa and I went to  JC and Noelle's for an Inauguration Party. It was a lot of fun hanging out with all the folks. Thank you both for inviting us to your gathering. The food was and company was great!

January 21, 2025 Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar -  The weather was brutal so we moved inside. Marc and Dave both were a pleasure to hear, along with Bob it made for a wonderful night. Thanks everyone for your support!

Marc, Dave, Bob and Dave

 

January 22, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - It was a nice chilly evening inside the canvas! Thanks for braving the weather to listen to our stories!

January 23, 2025 Dan Bagan's - No walk today it was too cold! We worked on the release of "Ride Like The Wind". Great job Dan. We also started to get something going on my new song "Bounce".

January 25, 2025 Private Party

January 26, 2025 Go Redskins!!!!

January 28-2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - Crazy night! Thanks to all the folks that support us and our music! hanks to the wonderful folks at Fuzion 904! We will be back March 27th

January 29, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was under the weather, we hope he gets better soon. Dale Hicks was in town from Detroit, he got up and sang a few with us, great job! I started on a new tune this morning, not named yet. 

February 1, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE & Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Tony was under the weather and Frankie is still in the hospital. I had a nice night playing music with Sue. We missed Tony and Frankie.

February 23, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water. The weather was so crazy last month I didn't get to play this show much. It was good to be back. Thanks Brian, Dave, Dave2 and staff.

There was a scheduling issue at Retrophonics Studios so Sue and I will not be there working on "I Wish" and "Making Rainbows" but, hopefully we can get back in in a couple of weeks. We are praying for Frankie's quick recovery. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!-Davd

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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http://davidwattbesley.blogspot.com/p/schedule_31.html

Carpetbaggers Band 

The North Star Band

 

January 6, 2025 - We moved the studio to Tuesday this week.

January 7, 2025 - Retrophonics Studios,  Jim was working on #2 mix for "Cowboy Dream" when I came in. We also woked on "Ride Like The Wind" Jim added an electric guitar part.

January 8th, 2025 - Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings, It was another chilly, but great night at Hurricane's. Thanks for braving the weather once again.

January 9, 2025, Thursday Morning at Dan Bagan's, That's going to be the name of my regular Thursday morning scheduled walk and studio with Dan. We worked on an idea for "Ride Like The Wind". I finished a new tune "Story Line". I have 5 new tunes to start tracks on.

January 10, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - After discussing with Brian we decided to go on and give it a try. I started at 2:30 and played until 5:30 it turned out to be a beautiful day out on the porch by the water. A little chilly from 4:50 to 5:30.

January12, 2025 - DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Definitely too cold to play outside on the porch by the water today, cancelled

Closing this week out and moving on, I'm looking forward to being in the studio at Retrophonics on Monday as always. I hope to get a first mix on "Ride Like The Wind". Johnny has some percussion parts to add to "I Wish" and "Making Rainbows". 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

December 30th, Retrophonics Studios - I sat with Johnny at the piano and moved the idea of "Accept Goodbye" along. We also made plans for the next few tunes. It was a good day.

January 1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

January 2nd, DAVE at Oasis Tiki Bar - It was going to be cold but the manager Joan wanted to give it a try. I played for 2 hours for a small group of friends. Thanks for braving the cold and thanks Oasis for having me play.

January 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I talked with Brian, he said he couldn't believe anyone was sitting outside but if I wanted to play at least for as long as I could stand it to go ahead. It turned out to be a great afternoon on the porch by the water. Started on a new tune "Story-line".

January 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a cold evening at Hurricane's. A few folks braved the chill and made it a fun night. Thanks for supporting the Carpetbaggers. We missed Sue!

January 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It turned out to be a great day out on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian ans staff you guys are the best!

I hope to get into the studio this week, I have 4 new tunes to lay down. I gave Tony three to play some guitar on, can't wait to hear what he comes up with. 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

 

December 16th, Retrophonics Studios - We have a mix on "Cowboy Dream".

December 17th, Songwriter's Night at Oasis Tiki Bar - It was  a great night! Al Johnson drove up from West Palm and kicked ass! I really enjoyed hearing him perform his music. He is the real deal and I could tell by the audience reaction they felt the same way. Doug, also one of my favorites, and even with a bad shoulder he never slowed down. Bob is one of the best! I always enjoy his stories in songs. Thank you for supporting original music in St. Augustine. Thanks Oasis for giving us a spot to put on our show.

Bob, Dave, Al and Doug

 

December 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Another great evening, they were calling for rain but stayed nice. Merry Christmas everyone see you next year!

December 19th, Thursday Morning at Dan Bagan's studio - I joined Dan for his Thursday walk, then worked up a design for my next Project #6 release "Cowboy Dream". Later in the day Theresa and I went by Tides to say goodbye to our friend JJ.

December 20th, DAVE at The Tides Oyster Bar and Grill - Everyone missed Sue but it was a great evening on my own. I tried a few new original tunes and a couple of cover tunes I haven't done for awhile. See you January 17th hopefully Sue will be back!

December 22nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Weather was to cold to be out on the porch by the water so no show today. See you back here December 29th!

December 24th - I started a new tune "Say Goodbye".

December 25th - Merry Christmas everyone!

December 26th - Theresa and I drove to SC to drop a car off to Theresa's sister and brother-in-law. The worst traffic on the way back I have ever been in. We finally did make it back home many hours later, thank the Lord.

December 29th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - About half way in the wind and rain came. It was a great afternoon on the porch by the water until then. See you next year!

I'm looking forward to 2025! I'm looking forward to being in the studio! And go Washington Redskins aka Commanders! 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

 

December 9th, Retrophonics Studios - We added Johnny Medico playing piano on "Front and Center". Jim Devito worked on Mix 1 which I hope to post on Facebook when I get with Dan Bagan on Thursday for our walk and work session. I still have two more new tunes to lay down "The Future" and "Come Home".

December 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - What a great night! Our great fans along with the great folks at Fuzion 904 created a very special evening for us. Thanks!

December 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a chilly night at Hurricanes! Thanks for all who supported us! Sue stepped out early, she has a surgery at 5:30am. We are all praying it will be a success.

December 12th , Day off - I did the morning walked with Dan and then went to his studio and worked up a release for "Front & Center".

December 13th, DAVE Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to weather! I finished a new song "2 Peas In A Pod". I have 3 new tunes to lay down now.

December 14th, DAVE at Caddyshack - It was one of my best nights, this place is fun. They're good people to work for Scott, Kim and staff are great! Food is great, try it out sometime.

December 15th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water!

In the studio, I hope to work on a mix for "Cowboy Dream".  Also make some plans to finish up the next few tunes and if there's time lay down a new tune or so. 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

 

December 2nd, Retrophonics Studios - Re-mixed a couple of places in "The Way It Is" and a first mix on "Front and Center". I had a couple new tunes to record but we ran out of time.

December 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - Canceled due to construction delays. See you next week!

December 5th, DAVE at the Oasis Tiki Bar - It wasn't packed but had a small but mighty bunch. I'm still hurting voice wise but made it through. Thanks to the folks that showed up, missed Sue.

December 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Canceled to cold and windy!

Looking forward to Retrophonics studio this week. I hope to get a mix to work with for another Facebook release "Front and Center". Also I need to lay down tracks for my new tunes "Come Back" and "The Future". 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

 

November 18th, Retrophonics Studios - Sue was in today, she laid tracks on "The way It Is" and "Cowboy Dream". Sue got started on "Front and Center", maybe finished it. A good day, thanks Sue, Johnny and Jim.

November 19th, Songwriter's Night at The World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar - Another great night! The Skinny and Rachel brought it. Thanks for supporting our Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar.

The Skinny, Rachel, Bob, Dave

November 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was a little under the weather but was able to make the show. We're glad he did, it was a blast thanks everyone for supporting Carpetbagger's music. See you next week!

November 22nd. DAVE at Aunt Kate's -Canceled, just too cold!

November 23rd, DAVE at Caddyshack - I had a great night! Thanks Scott and staff you guys are the best!

November 25th, Retrophonics Studios - I worked with Jim on a mix "The Way It Is".

November 25th, DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti  Room - I had a nice evening, downtown was really crowded.

November 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - We had a great first night! Thanks everyone for your support! Great place!

November 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - I lost my voice so Frankie, Sue and Tony stepped it up and we made it through the night. Thank you fellow Carpetbaggers' have a nice Turkey Day!

November 28th, Bagan and Company - I did my walk with Dan and dropped off the first mix for "The Way It Is", my first release on my new CD Project #6. I'm excited! Then it was off to Jim and Rita's for Thanksgiving. Theresa and I had a great time hanging out with everyone. The food was fantastic! Thanks for opening your home up to us it was a nice gathering.

November 29th, 30th, Wayne and Sue's - Theresa and I  had a nice couple of days out at the lake.We had dinner at Blue Water Bay with Wayne and Sue on Friday.  On Saturday, the Westcott's had a cookout, we hung out with some friends and had some good food.

December 1st, DAVE at The Boathouse - It was freezing cold. There were a few people who braved it and hung out. Thanks!

As always, I'm looking forward to getting back in the studio at Retrophonics. I have a couple of new tunes ready "Come Home" and "The Future". I can't wait to lay them down. 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