July 7, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - It was Jim and I this session, we mixed "Front and Center" and getting closer to completing Project #6. I'm looking forward to my next adventure Shines a Light.

July 9, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It pretty much rained the whole time. We still had a nice crowd. Thanks for supporting Carpetbagger's music. See you next Wednesday!

July 10, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan ordered the inserts for Project #6. We also worked on the picture for the release of "She's Like An Angel" a North Star Band tune I wrote with Chris McVey.

July 12, 2025 Braylen's Allstar Tournament - Won the first one after a long rain delay and then lost to Lake Mary who became the Champs. Long day for us all. They played well. 

Braylen in Center Field

July 13, 2025 OFF - I finished a new tune "Sleep Well Tonight".

July 14, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I went through a bunch of the new tunes and touched them up. We are ready to master next week hopefully!

July 14, 2025 DAVE at JT's Hammock Grill - It was a nice night at Had a nice night, Walt (Those Guys) and Jill were there having dinner with some friends. It was nice to see them both and thanks for hanging out for a bit.

July 15, 2025 Songwriter's Night at the World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar - It was raining a little when I was setting up but the weather cleared and it turned out to be a nice evening. Thanks to the songwriters that shared the evening with Bob and I. Alana and Joe did a great job. See you back here August 19th!

Dave, Bob, Alana, Joe

July 16, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at  Hurricane Grill - The rain stayed away! I really enjoyed hanging out and playing tunes with the band! See you next week!

July 17, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished "She's Like An Angel" the new North Star Band song I wrote with Chris McVey. Project #6 art is getting real close to completion. I'm ready to start on my new effort Shines A Light all coinciding with my projects at Retrophonics. 

July 17, 2025 DAVE and Sue at The Press - It was a very nice evening. Jessica and staff made some wonderful dishes for everyone. Thanks Scott for having us, see you on August 14th!

July 18, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Tides - We had a nice night, it was good to cross paths with the DVB Band. See you next month!

July 19, 2025 We celebrated Brianna's Birthday (it was yesterday) with dinner this evening at our favorite sushi place. I started on a new tune, calling it "Reach".

July 20, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Hot afternoon out on the porch by the water! Still fun. See you back here next month.

Jim and I will be mixing Project #6. I'm excited to get this done and on to Shines A Light in the next couple weeks.  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

June 30, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim got a  current mix on 6 of the 10 tunes for Project #6. Next week Jim should start mastering while Johnny and I finish up a new tune we are writing called "Calculated Risk". 

June 30, 2025 Chianti Room - I covered a show for Tony. It was good to see Doug Hyde and friends. 

July 1, 2025 Off today but I started on a new tune that I'm calling  "Sleep Well" for now.

July 2, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great evening even with the rain. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best! 

July 3, 2025 Dan and I worked on the layout for Project #6. We also started getting more ideas for "She's Like An Angel", a song that Chris Mcvey and I wrote that will appear on the new North Star Band release. 

July 3, 2025 DAVE and Sue at The World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar - It threatened rain but we got lucky. What a great night at the Oasis Tiki Bar!

July 4, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Happy Independence Day! It was fun, but hot Independence Day. It was good to see JC, Noelle and Sydney from the St. Augustine Classic Car Museum.

July 5, 2025 - Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - A threat for rain but it's always that way this time of year. We had a nice dry evening. Thanks for hangin' out with us on a Saturday at Hurricane's.

July 6, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I was about 2 hours in and then the rain came.

Looking forward to doing more mixing on Project #6. The North Star Band video "On My Way" has reached 18K in 9 days check it out!

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

June 23, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim mixed "In-Between", "The way It Is" and I replaced the vocal on "Remember Me". Johnny and I worked on our new song "Calculated Risk".

June 24, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue , Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - We had a great night, our last for awhile at Fuzion 904. These are some great folks that run this place, I hope things work out for them in the future.

June 25, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was HOT! But, we had a nice evening at Hurricane's. Thanks to all that showed up. See you next Wednesday!

June 26, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on the layout for Project #6. We also put together pictures of all the releases I want to frame.

June 28, 2025 It's my Birthday. We had dinner at Corner Sushi. It's our favorite for celebrating.

June 29, 2025 DAVE at The Boathouse - Lightning hit a Magnolia tree on the deck, too dangerous to play. See you November 30th.

I'm looking forward to the studio this week. We will be mixing Project #6. We were sad that we missed the Remembrance for Judy, one of the boss ladies from Creekside, she was a great lady.  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

 

June 16, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Johnny added organ to "In-Between", Jim got a mix on it. Johnny and I also worked on "Calculated Risk" a new co-write maybe for "Shines A Light" my next project.

June 17, 2025 Songwriter's Night at the  Oasis Tiki Bar - Kevin and JC both brought it tonight. Bob as always gave it all. I was a little off, we had a feedback problem, came close to blowing my mind but held on. Always eal proud to share the stage each month with the best there is songwriters.

Dave, JC, Kevin, Bob

June 18, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - It was a nice hot evening at Hurricane's! Thanks for coming out!

June 19, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on the Project #6 package. We also started getting ideas for "She's Like An Angel" a new North Star Band  release I wrote with Chris McVey.

June 19, 2025 DAVE and Sue at The Press - It was a nice evening. This place has great food it is definitely a place to try for lunch or dinner. Jessica, the chef is my niece. 

June 20, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Tides Oyster - We had a fun night! This is one of our favorite duo shows. Good to see Roy and Martha from Savannah.

June 21, 2025 DAVE at Caddyshack - One of my best nights ever! Thanks to all who showed up. I'll be back September 20th.

June 22, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - This was one of the hottest afternoons I've played this summer. It was still a great time out on the porch by the water!

We are going to do more mixing on Project #6 at Retrophonics. I have a few new ideas for "Calculated Risk" a new tune Johnny and I are working on. 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

 

 

May 19, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - It was a nice session. Frankie and Sue were in to sing background vocals on "I Got Lucky", "In-Between", "Cowboy Dream", "Making Rainbows"and "Front and Center". Sue added a violin part to "Remember Me". We should be getting some final mixes done for Project #6 when I get back in a couple of weeks. Then I start on my next effort Shines A Light.  I can't wait!!!  

May 20, 2025 Songwriter's Night at Oasis Tiki Bar -  Amy and Michael were a real treat. Bob as always kicked butt. Thanks for supporting "LIVE" original music in St. Augustine. Thanks to Jen and staff making it possible.

Dave, Amy, Bob and Michael

May 21, 2025 Carpetbagger's DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill - We were without Frankie, he had a previous engagement. Tony and Sue kicked butt tonight. It was fun. 

May 22 -June 1, 2025 GONE - Theresa and I had a nice vacation. We visited family and friends that are here and some who have gone. I played a show with brother Ed, Bear and friends for Big Ed's 90th.

June 4, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - It was rainy but still had a nice crowd!

June 5, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - The weather would not cooperate we had to cancel. We were offered the land of the 44 tv's but decided to just call it. 

June 6, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - A couple hours in and then came the rain. This is still a beautiful sight out on the porch by the water. I can take a little rain every now and then for the chance to play in such a great setting. See you here in a couple days.

June 7, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - It was a long hot Saturday at Hurricane's but enjoyed playing with my band mates. See you here next Wednesday!

June 8, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great afternoon until the rain came. It was good to see Barry, Lydia, Clayton and family.

June 9, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I  worked on mixes for "I Got Lucky", "Making Rainbows" and "Another Day" Johnny joined us for his 2 cents near the end. A good day!

June 9, 2025 DAVE at  The Hamock Grill (JT's) - I'm glad Johnny and Brandy have taken back JT's Seafood with a different brand. It's now The Hammock Grill by JT's. It was a long hot show on the back stage not the best place for a solo act but it worked itself out. Thanks to everyone that showed up. See you back here on July 14th!

June 10, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue Tony and Frankie at - We had another great night! It was a pleasure to share the stage with my band mates and make some music. Thanks Dan, Michelle and staff you guys are the best!

June 11, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - We were under cover because of a chance for rain that didn't come. We had a nice evening Thanks everyone it's been a great week!

June 12, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I got the release of "I Got Lucky" together. Also came up with an idea for "Burn Our Bridges" for the new North Star Band release.

June 13, 2025 I was off . We all went to NAS Jax for the first round of Braylen's All-Star game. They played a team from Yulee and pulled out a victory. Yay.

June 14, 2025 I'm getting close to another tune "Calculated Risk", I might run it by Johnny this week at the studio.

June 15, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice Father's Day playing on the porch by the water. The rain arrived about 3pm packed up and headed home for a nice dinner. See you back here June 22nd.

I'm looking forward to the studio this week. Jim, Johnny and I will be doing some mixing for Project #6 and I have a new tune I am going to run by Johnny "Calculated Risk". 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

May 12, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on mixes for "Another Day", "I Got Lucky" and "Front and Center". I hope to get Sue in for a violin part on "Remember Me". Then Frankie, Sue and I on some background vocals next week.

May 13, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Fuzion 904 - Frankie had to get his dog, Argus, to the vet,  he is not doing well. The band played on. We had another great night at Fuzion 904. Thanks everyone for supporting our music! See you back here in June.

May 14, 2024 Bagan and Company - Dan and I put together a Facebook release from Project #6 the song is "Another Day". We also worked on the North Star Band soon to be released "She's An Angel" a song I wrote with Chris McVey.

May 14, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening at Hurricane's. It was good to have Frankie back. Good time overall! See you next week!

May 16, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - Another great night at Tides. This is one I look forward to each month. Thanks for supporting our music.

May 18, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was warm loading in and out but not to bad while I was playing. This is one of my favorite places to play. What a view sitting out on the porch. The managers and staff are great. I'm a lucky guy.

I'm looking forward to getting Sue and Frankie in the studio to button up 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

May 5, 2025 Retrophonics Studio - Jim Devito added a guitar part on "I Got lucky". I added a rhythm guitar on "Remember Me". We got a rough mix on both.

May 6, 2025  Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fusion 904 - What a great night! What a great place!

May 7th, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - A little rain but that didn't stop us. We need the rain anyway. It turned out to be a real nice night even with the bad weather.

May 8, 2025 I had the night off. I've been working on a new tune "The Clearing" and trying to bring back one I didn't record from a while ago "You Blew It".

May 11th 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I was a little worried about the weather but everything turned out okay. It was a nice Mother's Day out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Dave B and staff you guys are the best!

I'm hoping to get a song ready at Retrophonics today for Facebook release sometime this week. It's a song from Project #6, my next CD.. I need to lay down a couple of tunes for my next effort "Shines A Light". 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