April 21, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - First mix on "In-Between",  I hope to release this Thursday. We also started a mix on "Another Day" Johnny added a clavinet. 

April 23, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill & Wings - It was a nice evening in the setting sun. Thanks for supporting Carpetbagger's music. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

April 24, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished the release of "In-Between". This is another tune from Project #6. We also came up with a couple ideas for "Bushwacked", a new tune from the new North Star Band.

April 24,2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - Great night! This is a very nice venue. Great folks are working and running it. Great folks showing up to hear our music. A great bunch of bandmates to hang out with. It doesn't get any better than this. 

April 26, 2025 DAVE & Sue at the Oasis Tiki Bar - We. had a blast! I hit about a hundred bad notes (sorry Sue). Thanks for coming out everybody.

April 27, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Baltimore Dave and staff you guys are the best!

April 28, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - No session today. Jim had somethings he had to take care of.

April 29, 2025 OFF - I'm getting close to a new tune "The Clearing".

April 30, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - Great crowd, weird night for me. Couldn't quit making mistakes and forgetting words. Seems like the rest of my comrades were having the same problem, maybe it was something in the water. Well...I'll try again tomorrow.

May 1, 2025 DAVE & Sue at the Oasis Tiki Bar - It's always a great night playing music with Sue. Playing at a wonderful place with a wonderful audience, there's nothing better. Thanks Jen and staff! See you here for Songwriters Night May 20th 6 to 8pm.

May 2, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - The power went out right at my first note. I'll be back Sunday.

May 3, 2025 DAVE, Sue & Frankie, at Hurricane Grill - We set up under cover because there was a  threat of rain which we really need around here. It was a good call it rained twice. I had a great time playing with Sue and Frankie. We missed Tony, it was his wedding anniversary.

May 4, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a great day out on the porch by the water! I was packed up just before a rain storm hit. Thanks Brian, Dave, Dave B and staff you guys are the best!

I'm looking forward to the studio today. I hope to get move forward on Project #6 and maybe lay down a couple of new tunes. 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

 

 April 14, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Kenny Hamilton was in today blowing some great Saxophone on "Another Day" & "I Got Lucky". I enjoyed meeting him and hearing him play.

April 15, 2025 Songwriter;s Night at the World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar A  great night!  Bob, Shannon and Allen brought some great music. A lot of fun. See you back here May 20th!

Bob, Dave, Allen, Bob and Shannon

April 17, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on a design for the release of The North Star Band Kick Ass Country "On My Way" by Jim Robeson. I was excited to get in the studio with my old band mates and make this music. We also designed and released a mix of one of mine "Making Rainbows" from my soon to be released Project #6.

April 18, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Tides - It was nice to sit down and play with Sue. It was also a treat to see my old Tybee Island friends Nell and Howard. I worked for them for many years at the Windrose Cafe. Sue and I will see you next month May 16th!

Dave and Nell

April 19, 2025 Dave at Caddyshack - Thanks to Bob and his friends for showing up. Thanks Scott, Brian and Kim see you June 21st!

April 20, 2025 Dave at Aunt Kate's - It was a hot afternoon out on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian and staff you guys are the best!

I will be mixing in the studio today and maybe lay down a new tune. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!!!  DAVE

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

 

 

April 7, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on mixes for "In-Between".  Next week adding saxophone on "Another Day" and maybe "I Got Lucky". Hopefully I can get Frankie and Sue to come in 2 weeks and do background vocals. Also I want Sue to play a another part on "Remember Me". We're getting real close to finishing Project #6. I am starting to put together tunes for my next effort.

April 8, 2025 OFF - I started picking the songs for the new Carpetbaggers CD "Say Grace" and my next effort "Shines A Light".

April 9, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill -It was another great night out on the patio on A1A! Mike from Short Change band stop by. Laurence and Barbara Stevenson also were in attendance.

April 10, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - What a great night! This is a nice venue. You should check it out!

April 12, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE and Tony at Hurricane Grill - Frankie was unable to make it so Tony and I played on. It was a nice evening, we played some different stuff. "My Chevrolet" and "December 2003". Sue was out of town.

I will be in Retrophonics studio this week working on "Another Day" and "I Got Lucky". 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

March 31, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - I had a great session! Jonathan Ward (One Good Ring) was in and added a bass track to "Another Day".  My bass part hit the cutting room floor. He also played several trumpet parts on "Remember Me". Thanks Jim, Johnny and Jonathan!

April 2, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - The place was packed! Good to see JC Hatfield, Allen Arena and all the other great folks that support Carpetbaggers music. Thanks!

April 3, 2025 DAVE & Sue at the Oasis Tiki Bar - We had a special guest, Laurence Stevenson on the mandala. We had a great crowd and we had fun. See you next month!

April 4, 2025, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - A beautiful day on the porch by the water. I will be back Sunday.

April 6, 2025, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It turned out to be another a great afternoon out on the porch by the water! See you back here in April.

In the studio this week I hope to work on mixes for "Remember Me" and "Another Day". 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

March 17, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I got mixes on "Making Rainbows" and "I Wish". Johnny added a piano part to "Remember Me". We had a listen to the tracks Tony Scozzaro laid down on  "Another Day" and "Remember Me".

March 18, 2025 Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar - We had one of our best nights, Larry and Lauren were a treat. Thanks for supporting original music in st. Augustine. Thanks to Jen and staff at the Oasis Tiki Bar for giving us a space each month.

March 19, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at  Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was good to see our friend Lynn. It was a crazy night. Thanks everyone for showing up it means a lot. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

March 20, 2025 Bagan and Company We worked on my new release "I wish" and also worked on a release for the new North Star Band CD "On My Way".

March 20, 2025 DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - I had a nice afternoon out on the porch by the parking lot downtown St. Augustine. I stopped by the Colonial Quarter since I was already downtown to see Eddie at the sound check for One Good Ring.

March 21, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Tides - 

We had a good time. Laurence Stevenson sat in. He did a great job. Thanks Felicia, Mandy and staff you guys are the best!

March 22, 2025, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a nice show out on the porch by the water!

March 23, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another nice afternoon on the porch by the water!

March 24, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I laid  down basic tracks for 2 new tunes "Storyline" and "2 Peas In A Pod"

March 24, 2025 DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - Last show here for awhile, covering for Tony today. Taylor Roberts  (7 string guitar) stopped by to say hi. He was playing next door.

March 25, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - We had a great show tonight. Thanks to everyone for showing up with such short notice. Thanks to all the good folks at Fuzion 904, you guys are great!  

March 26, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a blast! A lot of folks, a lot of fun!

March 27, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - What a night! What a crowd! What a great place! See you back here April 10th!

March 30, 2025 Sue and I were scheduled for The Boathouse today but called it due to bad weather coming in. See you back here June 29th.

Looking forward to Retrophonics today. I'm working on a couple new tunes "Blue Monday" and "The Dreamer". 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

 

 

March 3, 2025 - OFF but I packed the truck for the Captain Stan's show with Eddie and Sue.

March 4, 2025 The Seiners DAVE, Ed and Sue at Captain Stan's - It was a great time behind the magic fence. It was good to see my friend and the owner Captain Stan. American Restaurants were doing some filming. It was a pleasure to play some music with brother Ed and Sue.

March 5, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a bit windy but the show went according to plan. Dale Hicks sat in, he kicked butt. Thanks for supporting Carpetbagger's music!

March 6, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - Again, it was a little chilly by the end of the show but we made it through. We had a great time thanks to all who braved the wind to hear our music. Thanks Jen and staff, you guys are the best! Don't forget Songwriter's Night here the 3rd Tuesday of every month form 6 to 8pm.

March 7, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a beautiful late afternoon show out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave and staff see you tomorrow.

March 8, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - The weather was bad so it's a no go!

March 9, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - 2nd day in a row cancelled because of the weather. The storm ripped through the porch by the water about 11:30 am it was going to be awhile before they could get ready for outside. I just had some lunch and went on home. I will be back at this great place next weekend Friday and Saturday.

March 10, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - I will be working with Tony Scozzaro today, can't wait.

March 10, 2025 DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - After the studio I headed off to play at Pizzalley's where I waited and hour for a parking spot. The show was nice, but I was pretty worn out after the long day. It was good to get home.

March 11, 2025 OFF but I finished another tune "Reality".

March 12, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great night! Rona, Sue's friend from Maui hung out with us, she played great!

March 13, 2025 DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - I had a nice late afternoon show out on the porch by the parking lot.

March 14, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Nice late afternoon show on the porch by the water. Good to see Ken and Tracey.

March 15, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another great late afternoon show on the porch by the water.

March 16, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - We made a good call canceling today's show. It would have been a nasty day out on the porch by the water.

I've been busy these last couple of weeks covering for Micheal Howard and Tony Scozzaro and my regular shows. I've got at least one more week of this. I hope to have a new mix to post from Project #6 this 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

February 24, 2025  Retrophonics Studios - Sue was in today playing a string arrangement that Johnny Medico wrote out for "Making Rainbows". It was beautiful.  Johnny also added a tambourine and rain stick (belonging to Jesse Cruce) . It was a good day!

February 25, 2025 DAVE and Sue with Dewey Via's (Musical Chairs) at Dog Rose We had a great time with our Virginia friend and talented musician. Thanks to all our people for supporting this event. Maybe we'll do another one down the road! Thanks to all the great folks at Dog Rose.

February 26, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We missed Sue but it was good to have Frankie back! It turned out to be a nice evening, but it was a little chilly near the end. I think the Carpetbagger's are up to full staff now.

February 27, 2025 Bagan and Company - We didn't do the morning walk, my knee is still bothering me. We did get "Harpoon Sadie" ready for a release.

February 27, 2025 DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - I had a nice afternoon downtown on the porch. I talked with Smokin' Joe for a bit before both of our shows. He wants to do one of our songwriter's nights, that would be cool!

February 28, 2025 DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - Day 2 turned out nice, little chilly near the end. See you again in March!

March 1, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings  - We had a great night! It was nice to have everyone together, it's been awhile.

March 2, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I thought it was going to be to cold with the wind blowing out on the porch by the water but I was wrong. It turned out nice. Brian was out of town. Thanks Baltimore Dave and staff you guys are the best!

No studio this week Jim and Nancy's anniversary. Looking forward to hanging out with Eddie and Sue up in Georgia at Captain Stan's. 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