Saturday, November 23, 2024

October 28th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I were in the control room while Dewey Via put some guitar tracks down on "Front and Center" and "Cowboy Dream"

October 29th, Theresa and I went to the Bagan's to say goodbye to our friend Joe Lee.

October 30th, Carpetbaggers at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great night! The place was packed! See you next Wednesday!

October 31st, I didn't have a gig today but did my usual Thursday walk with Dan Bagan.  I'm pretty close to finishing "Circles". I hope to lay it down on Monday.

November 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice evening out on the porch by the water. I tried my new song "Circles" went pretty good, I think.

November 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon playing until the rain came. Then I called it a day around 2pm out on the porch by the water.

There is no studio this week, but next week I hope to lay down basic tracks for my new song "Circles" and add a guitar part onto "The Way It Is". Sue will be adding violin tracks to a few songs too. I'm getting close to posting some songs from Project #6. 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

 

October 21st, Retrophonics Studios - It was good to get back to work with Jim and Johnny, it's been a couple weeks. Johnny added tambourine on "The Way It Is" and I added a guitar part for us to use as a reference. I also started tracks for a new tune "I Remember".

October 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - The gang was all there, we had a nice evening! That was the only band show this week. It was good to see Jim and Nancy DeVito on their drive by and Johnny Medico, my co-producer and he plays with One Good Ring.

October 24th, No work today but I had my regular Thursday meeting with Dan Bagan for the  walk. I started another tune called "Circle".

October 25th - Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue with  Ed Pickett at The Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival -  We had a great time again this year at the festival. So nice to see some old friends and hopefully made some new ones. Thanks Jekyll Island, Kristen, Dan, all my Virginia friends that showed up and most of all Sue and Ed. Thank you!

Sheet Stage Shrimp and Grits Festival Jekyll Island

October 26th, DAVE at Caddyshack -  Great evening! Thanks Scott, Kim and the rest of the staff! See you back here on November 23rd!

October 27th,  Still working on my new tune "Circles".

I"m looking forward to having Dewey Via in the studio today to put some guitar on "Front and Center" and "Cowboy Dream". 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

 

Saturday, November 9, 2024

September 30th, Retrophonics Studios - I added bass and guitar tracks to " I Wish" and "Making Rainbows".  We are getting closer to finishing Project #6, I'm excited!

October 2nd, Carpetbaggers (DAVE, Sue and Tony) at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening without rain. We'll miss next week, first time in a long time. Thanks Albert for helping us out of our screw up. See you in two weeks!

October 3rd, DAVE & Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - We had a great crowd and made some new friends. See you next at the Songwriter's Night same place 6pm to 9pm October 15th.

October 4th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice evening on the porch by the water! California here we come!

October 5th thru 12th, Orange, California - Theresa and I  went to hang out with my band mate Lou (North Star Band) and his wife Diane. We had a wonderful time at Yosemite National Park and Catalina Island. Because of Hurricane Milton we couldn't get home as planned so we stayed an extra couple of days. Lou and Diane were great hosts and we are already planning another trip after the holidays. I'm sure Theresa will have some pictures to add.

Tree huggers in Yosemite

Beautiful day in Catalina

October 13th, No studio today, it wasn't fully back together since the hurricane.

October 14th, DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - It's been awhile since I've played this venue. I brought back some great pizza for the family.

October 15th, Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a nice evening for a songwriter's event. Bert and Chuck did a great job, adding Bob to this crew you had years of songwriting. I was blown away to share the stage with these three writers! Thanks for supporting "LIVE" original music in St. Augustine.

Dave, Bert, Chuck and Bob

October 16th, Carpetbaggers (DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie) Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was a little late but he did make it. It was a chilly night but it was a good time getting back together with the band. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

October 18th, Sue and DAVE at Tides - We had a great night! We saw some new faces to this venue I think they will be back! Thanks Felicia, Mandy and staff! See you back here November 15th!

October 19th, Sue and DAVE at St Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co - Rain and Wind blew us out! No Show tonight!

October 20th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Rain and Wind blew me away from today's show.

I was sad to hear of the passing of Marcia Pietrzak and also Joe Lee, two great people. I will miss them both. Looking forward to the studio today at Retrophonics. I have an idea that might complete "The Way It Is", the first cut on my new CD. I also have a new tune I want to lay down " I Remember". 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



 

Sunday, October 20, 2024

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



Monday, September 23, 2024

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
check out my upcoming performances here:
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 


Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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