September 16th, Retrophonics Studios - I laid down a bass track on "Dark Clouds", Johnny Medico put down a drum track also. I've given 3 tracks for Tony Scozzaro (guitar) and 4 tracks for Sue Westcott (violin). Hope to get Frankie Urzetta in soon in to help me with the vocals.

September 17th, Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar - John, Alex, Bob and I had a nice evening playing our music for a great audience. Thanks Oasis and all the folks that support original music in St Augustine.

Alex, John, Bob and Dave

 

September 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - It rained but didn't stop us,  had a great night playing with the band!

September 19th, OFF - I finished a new tune "A Life Without You". Also had dinner with Wayne, Sue and Tammy and Theresa, prime rib night at Neds.

September 20th, DAVE & Sue at Tides Oyster Co and Grill We had a nice evening, its always fun to share the stage with Sue. Thanks for supporting our music. See you next month.

September 21st, DAVE at Caddyshack - I had a great time! Great people! Theresa and I enjoyed our dinner. See you next month October 26th.

September 22nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a good afternoon out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian and staff you guys are the best. It's also great to get the cheers from my Bait Dock Buddies!

September 23rd, Retrophonics Studios - I put a bass track on "Making Rainbows" and laid down a new track "Life without You". Johnny put a Fender Rhodes piano part on "Making Rainbows". Jim DeVito will be putting a bass track on "Life Without You". I'm really enjoying working with these two great guys on this Project #6.

September 24th, OFF - Starting on another tune "I Remember".

September 25th, Carpetbaggers Dave, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Happy Birthday in Heaven to my brother William Wade Besley.  Frankie didn't make the show, he was taking care of Mary. Sue, Tony and I played until the rain came about 7:15. Thanks everyone for braving the weather.

September 29th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's -  Another nice afternoon on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian and staff your the best!

I"m looking forward to the Retrophonics Studios with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. 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

September 9th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on our plans for adding musicians to the songs for Project #6. We will concentrate on Tony's guitar and Sue's violin for the next few weeks. Johnny and I still have some things to do, Johnny has a percussion track to do and I have vocal and acoustic guitar tracks. After that Jim, Johnny and I sat in the studio and played around with a song I started "Color Blue" which turned out to be "Color Me Blue". I had started the idea with an up-tempo feel which with my partners on this song turned into a medium tempo feel. It wasn't planned but Johnny went to the drum machine set up a mic and ran a line to my guitar. Jim sat down at the console and we started laying down the tune. It is my second co-write with Johnny Medico and after over 30 years I now have a co-write with Jim DeVito, a proud moment.

September 10th, OFF - Started on a new tune.

September 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening under cover, the weather was nasty but we had a nice crowd. We missed Sue.

September 12th, OFF - The new tune is called "Life Without You".

September 13th, 14th & 15th, DAVE at The Big Deck - DAVE I had another great weekend in Cedar Key at The Big Deck. We missed Darlene!

Dave at the Big Deck in CK

Cedar Key, FL is a beautiful place.  Please visit.

It's been a great week! Looks like this rain is going to be moving out. Hopefully we will have a sunny dry week. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -david

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

Carpetbaggers Band 

The North Star Band 

 

August 26th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I laid down a new tune today "The Best Of Times". 

August 27th, OFF - I'm getting things wrapped up and packed to go to Virginia.

August 28th thru September 3rd, DAVE at Coles Point Tavern - Once again I had a great trip to the Northern Neck. Thanks Ace, Randy, Coles Point Tavern, Jay & Danielle and all the folks that stopped by to see me. See you next year!

Dave at the Tavern

Crabs at Jay's

September 5th, DAVE and sue Oasis Tiki Bar - Awful weather! Thanks to the few folks that got here before it poured. 

September 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's -Canceled due to weather

September 8th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I tried to get the show in but the rain stopped me. See you back here later in the month. I hope the weather is better!

It's been a great couple weeks. As always I'm looking forward to the studio this week, getting together with Dan Bagan and a show with the band before I go back out of town. 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 

August 12th, Retrophonics Studios - Started a mix on "The Way It Is". Made some plans for next week. Threw some ideas around for "The Best Of Times" and an idea I had for the intro for "Cowboy Dream".

August 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We set up under roof and it didn't rain. This time of year it's tough to decide what the weather is going to do. We had a nice crowd, it was hot as hell but we made it. Thanks for all the brave souls that endured the heat with us. See you next week.

August 16th, DAVE and Sue at Tide's - We had a nice evening, it's always fun sharing the stage with the queen bee. See you next month!

August 17th, DAVE at MurryBros Caddyshack - This has turned out to be a great gig. The food is good! Scott and staff are great! Come check it out.  I will be there September 21st 7 to 9pm.

August 18th DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a hot afternoon out on the porch by the water. I had a good time in spite of the heat.  Thanks Brian and staff you guys are the best!

Looking forward to the studio this week continuing work on "Project #6". Also looking forward to getting together with Dan Bagan for our walk and a little work. 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 

August 19th, Retrophonics Studios - I re-sung "In-Between", "Ride Like The Wind", "Front and Center" and "Cowboy Dream". Jim Devito worked on a western guitar part for "Ride Like The Wind" . Thanks Johnny Medico and Jim Devito it was a good day.

August 20th, Songwriter's Night at Oasis Tiki Bar -  It rained a little rain but that didn't stop us. We had a nice crowd and everyone did a great job. We missed Bob and hope he will be back for our next Songwriter's Night on September 17th so come check it out.

Denny, JC, Katherine, Dave

August 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a hot evening at Hurricane's. At least we were out in the open and it didn't rain.

August 22nd, Dan Bagan - Dan and I got together and did our walk and then put together a material order for  Poor-Dum. 

August 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Tony couldn't make it so it was Sue, Frankie and I. We were under cover to stay out of the rain. It was a hot and muggy good time.

April 24th, OFF -  HAPPY BIRTHDAY Greg Ruggiero's nice party at his house. Theresa and I stopped by and saw our neighbor for a little bit. The music was getting ready to start when we were headed back to the house. They had quite a spread and Greg's rib's were great along with Bobby's bbq sauce.

Looking forward to continuing on Project #6 at Retrophonics Studios with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. 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 

August 5th, Retrophonics Studios  - Johnny Medico and I, with Jim at the board, started a new tune we wrote called "Dark Clouds". Jim also did some mixing on "Cowboy Dream". We took some time to throw around some ideas that we plan to implement in the near future. A couple ideas included Jim DeVito putting down some guitar tracks.

August 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It rained a little but that didn't stop us. It was good to hang out with my friends this evening and make some music.

August 8th - I was off today so I had the chance to get together with others at Gator Dockside to remember our friend Brady Green who passed away a year ago.

August 9th, 10th and 11th - DAVE at The Big Deck - It was another fun, but hot weekend in Cedar Key! It's amazing how quickly these folks recover from the weather damage. This is a special place you should check it out sometime.

Dave at Big Deck Bar & Grill

I'm still working on Project #6.  I have co-written a song with Johnny Medico called "Dark Clouds" that we have started tracks on. Johnny is also helping me with "The Best Of Times". 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 

July 29th, Retrophonics Studios - Jesse Cruce was in today playing some banjo and mandolin. We worked on "The Way It Is" and "Cowboy Dream"

July 31st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a great night! I set up inside because of rain the that never came. Adam Guthrie, a friend of Sue's, sat in with us. A great guy and a great musician. It was a real pleasure. Thanks Adam!

August 1st, DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a nice warm evening at the Oasis Tiki Bar. See you on the 20th here for Songwriter's Night 6pm to 8pm.

August 2nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice warm evening out on the porch by the water!

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

It looks like some weather is coming our way, everyone stay safe. Looking forward to the studio this week and getting together with Dan Bagan for our walk and design session. 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 

July 16th, Retrophonics Studios - Johhnny added keyboards to "In-Between". We have some ideas but didn't get an organ part for "The Way It Is". Didn't really get everything we planned done but will be back at it next week.

July 17th, Songwriter's Night at The Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a great evening! Started out with a little rain. Rob Peck was a no-show. I hope he's okay.  Don Cooper and Mike Howard kicked butt. It was an honor to share the night with these two great writers. We missed Bob!

Don, Mike and Dave

July 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - The rain slowed us down some but didn't stop us. It was great to get together with everyone. Fun time

July 20th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I did our power walk and then worked on some ideas. We are about done with our layout for Project #6, We are also working on "DAVE 2010 to 2024" a thumb drive set of my solo 5 releases plus 10 videos. I mght add some other videos and  music from our "LIVE" shows. Also talked through some ideas for a release of "The Way It Is" from Project #6. 

July 20th - DAVE and Sue @Tides and Oyster - I had a nice night playing music with Sue. We had pretty good crowd considering the weather, it rained hard! See you guys next month! 

July 21st - Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We almost made it til the end then the rain came. I've been soaked twice this week, going for 3 at Aunt Kate's' tomorrow.

July 22nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great day, but it was hot on the porch by the water!

July 22nd, Retrophonics Studios - Johnny worked on a drum part for "In-Between" also added percussion on "The Way It Is". It was a good day.

July 23rd, OFF  - I started on a new tune "Color Blue" (working title).

July 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was unable to make the show but Tony and Sue stepped up and hit it out of the park. Had a blast! See you this Friday!

July 25th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I did the morning walkout and then went into the studio and came up with a good idea for the first release from Project #6 my new solo CD. The song is "The Way It Is".

July 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Tony wasn't feeling well so we marched ahead with the three of us. We were under cover and it turned out to be for a good reason because it rained. We had a nice crowd though, met some new folks, had a good time. Get better Tony!

July 27th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Michael Howard was under the weather so I filled in for him today. I had a nice afternoon on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian ans staff you guys are the best! See you August 2nd and 4th!

July 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster  - It was a nice afternoon at The St Augustine Fish House. The rain stayed away!

It was a great week! I'm looking forward to getting in the studio on Monday with Jesse Cruce to add tracks to Project #6. Also looking forward to my walk and working on the art work for my release of "The Way It Is"a song from my new solo 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