September 29, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - We did some planning for our next projects Shines A Light and Carpetbaggers 3. 

October 1, 2025  Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - We had a great night! Frankie and Sue are a real pleasure to make music with and the crowd was wonderful. We would like to thank JC, Noelle, Don & Sandra along with all the other great friends that helped make our night great! Also thanks to Abe, Albert and staff! 

October 2, 2025 Bagan and Company  - Dan and I worked on ideas for the next Carpetbaggers release.

October 2, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a little slow starting but turned out nice at the end. Thanks everyone for supporting Carpetbaggers music!

October-3, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I finished up when the sky opened up.

October 4, 2025 OFF - Finished a new tune "Coyote Calls"

October 5, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I thought the rain was going to get me but I was wrong. It was a nice, but a cloudy afternoon out on the porch by the water!

October 6 -11, 2025 Vacation to Montana and Yellowstone - Theresa and I  had a wonderful time in Yellowstone with our friends Lou and Diane. What a place!

Grand Teton National Park

Looking forward to getting back in the studio and finishing up a couple of tunes Johnny and I are writing "Bounce" and "Calculated Risk".  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

 

September 22, 2025  Retrophonics Studios - No studio today Johnny's father is sick, he went to see him. 

September 23, 2025 Chianti Room - Quiet evening at the Chianti Room.

September 24, 2025 Hurricane Grill, Carpetbaggers DAVE & Sue - It was a great night for Sue and I, but we missed Frankie! Thanks to all that stopped by to see our show. See you next week!

September 25, 2025 OFF - Finishing up a new tune "Bow Your Head".

September 28, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Finished playing just before the rain came. We're suppose to get a lot of it.

Looking forward to finishing another tune in the studio with Jim and Johnny. We have at least three or four more in the process. 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

September 16, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim finished the final mix for "Cowboy Dream", Project #6 is complete! Johnny and I finished writing and recorded "Accept Goodbye" a new tune we wrote.

September 16, 2025 Songwriter's Night It was a wonderful evening at the Oasis Tiki Bar. It was good to have Bob back. Great job Sweet William and The Bear's.

Songwriter's Night with Sweet William & The Bear's

September 17, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill- Special guest Al Donadi joined us tonight, what a great evening. Al Donadi is a real special talent . Thanks everyone for supporting Carpetbagger's music.

Frankie, Al, Sue, Dave

September 18, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I did a 1/2 walk. Then went into the studio to work. We came up with a few ideas for Lou's song "Trying To Say Goodbye". It's a future release for The North Star Band's Kick Ass Country CD.

September 18, 2025 DAVE at Bike Night at the Pelican Pub Bike Night - It was Jeff's birthday. Also Jennifer and Jeff's last night as the Pelican Pub owners. I met the new owner Pam her husband Chris was out of town. I had a blast! Saw some ole friends!

September 19, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - It was a fun night even if I couldn't keep my head in the game. Sue said she felt the same way but I think it was me causing the confusion. Thanks for putting up with me tonight Sue and thanks to all the folks that were there watching us fight through the fog.

September 20, 2025 - Started a new tune " Shake Your head".

September 20, 2025 DAVE at Caddyshack - It was great to be back at this venue. Thanks to Scott and all the staff you guys are great! See you back here October 18th!

September 21, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's- It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water.

I hope to finish writing "Calculated Risk" and "Bounce" with Johnny Medico. 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

September 8, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I went through 13 new tunes we will consider for Shines a Light my new solo project. Then we moved 9 new tunes to the next Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and guests)  effort Say Grace. I'm going to be pretty busy in the studio for a while. Johnny and I will also be working on 3 new tunes we wrote "Accept Goodbye", "Bounce" and "Calculated Risk". Project #6 is in the rearview. Contact me if you want one.

September 10, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - A perfect night, not too hot, a nice breeze, a nice crowd. Sue and Frankie kicked butt. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

September 11, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on the graphics for two NSB releases "You Ain't All That" and "California Bound".

September 14, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Second Sundays at Stetson's - Sue and I had a great time. It was good to play our own music and Sue's violin pieces for a listening audience. We were invited afterwards to Romano's for dinner, it was a great day. Thanks Bob and Carol and the folks at the Stetson Kennedy Foundation.

Project #6 is released! Jim, Johnny and I are starting on a new adventure called Shines A Light this comic week. 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

August 25 - September 1, 2025 - Virginia - Theresa and I had fun visiting with our families in Virginia It's a long drive but we're learned to split it up. We hope to get back up that way in late December.

September 3, 2025 I was off so we met Barry and Lydia for dinner. It was great to hang out, it's been a minute.

September 4, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on Al's song "California Bound". We came up with some new ideas for a couple new projects.

September 4, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - We had a great evening at the Tiki Bar. It's been a week or so since we played together. I'll see you back here for Songwriter's Night on September 16th.

September 5, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was  a nice warm afternoon out on the porch by the water. I'm not sure it will be the same for Sunday but I'll keep my fingers crossed.

September 6, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie with special guest Mickey Adams at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Mickey did a great job! It started to rain when we were about ready to quit. Thanks for supporting the Carpetbaggers.

Dave, Sue, Frankie, Mickey

September 7, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Almost made it then the rain came.  See you in 2 weeks!

Tony decided to leave the band. We wish him the best of luck in whatever he does. We will be a 3 piece for awhile at Hurricanes with some guests every now and then until we find the right person for the band. Happy birthday Frankie! looking forward to what the future holds for The Carpetbaggers. Keepin' it Real! -David

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

The North Star Band

 

 

August 18, 2025 Retrophonic's Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on some Project #6 mixes. Jim was working the hardest. After going to watch Braylen's baseball game I had a Zoom meeting with The North Star Band. Our next release and video will be a song Chris McVey and I wrote "She's Like An Angel".

August 19, 2025 Songwriter's Night at Oasis Tiki Bar - Great night! Dewey, Bret, Sue and Alex kicked butt! We missed Bob!

August 20, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - A great evening, but boy it was HOT!

August 21, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I shot a video of me singing "She's Like an Angel" for the next North Star Band release. Jim Robeson will take all the videos we send and do his magic. We also worked up an idea for Al Johnson's  tune "California Bound".

August 21, 2025 DAVE at Pelican Pub - Bike Night! I had a blast! It was good to see Jeff and Jennifer. See you in September!

August 23, 2025 I was off today but worked on a tune that Wayne started writing to see if I can help him finish.

August 24, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie - Private Event

No Retrophonics or Dan this week, Theresa and I  will be in Virginia. 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

August 4, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on mastering "The Way It Is" and "I Got Lucky" (2 down 8 to go). Can't wait to start #7 Shines a Light.

August 6, 2025 DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - I had a good start to the evening but got rained out at about 6:30. Thanks to all the folks that were there to the end.

August 7, 2025 DAVE and Sue at the Oasis Tiki Bar - Sue and I had a wonderful warm evening at The Oasis. Thanks to all the folks who showed up. 

August 9, 2025 I finished "If She Asks"

August 10, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I finished before the storm! Nice afternoon out on the porch by the water. 

August 11, 2025 No studio today. it's  Jim and Nancy's anniversary. Happy Anniversary Jim and Nancy.

August 13, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grille and Wings - Once again the threat of rain but it  never came. It turned out to be a nice evening but hot. See you guys next week!

August 14, 2025 DAVE and Sue at The Press - It was a wonderful night. Sue and I have found yet another great place to share our music. Thanks Scott and staff.  And Jessica your skills as a chef are unmatched. 

August 15, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on release ideas for "Sweet Country Women" for the new North Star Band release. We also worked on "Shines A Light" the cover for my next effort.

August 15, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - We had a great night! This is one I look forward to. We did "If She Asks" a new tune I just finished writing.

August 16, 2025 I was off today so Theresa and I went out to Sue and Wayne's to pick up our camper and bring it home. I started on a new song Wayne wrote the lyrics along with AI's chord suggestions, I'm going to complete it for him.

August 17, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It rained twice before I could hit a note. The clouds kind of hung out over head so we called it. I don't think it rained again after I left, figures.

We might be done with the mastering of Project #6. I will know when I get to the studio this morning. I'm looking forward to starting on Shines A Light my next adventure. 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