Tuesday, February 26, 2019

January 29th, OFF - Theresa and I took Brianna and Braylen to Mellow Mushroom for pizza.

January 30th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Laurence Stevenson was with me tonight. It's still a little chilly but and nice crowd braved the weather.

January 31st, IAUGI Studios - Dan and I worked on "Some Can Never Say Goodbye", we're almost done. We also worked on logo ideas for The Carpetbaggers Band!

January 31st, Corner Bar, The Carpetbaggers Band - Tonight the band was Brady, George, Laurence, Bill Mullen and Woody Pernell. What a great night. Woody and Bill kicked butt. It's a pleasure to play with this band.

February 1st, 2nd and 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a great weekend, the weather was not very friendly, I only was able to play out on the deck one day. Friday Jake Usina did a great set, even closing the night! He will be back March 1st. Also Brady, Jim, Richard and Jenny stopped by. Thanks Aunt Kate's see you on February 17th!

February 4th, DAVE amd George at Retrophonics Studios - We had Bill Mullen come in and cut a Sax track on "Change The World". George also put a bass track down on "Home". Brady and I will be in cutting bass tracks next week.

February 4th, DAVE at JT's Seafood Shack - My first, first Monday at JT''s. It was cold, not a lot of people but Johnny said lets do it. The night worked out nice for as cold as it was. I quit a little early, See you back at this venue on March 4th, come check it out!

February 5th, Cave Canem Studios - Sang on two tracks "Maha" and "The One" today. I hope my tracks make it on George's new CD, which sounds great, by the way. I am so proud to be a part of this project. Nice to work with Barry again. Good to see Lydia!

February 6th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill & Wings - It was Sue Westcott and George Reeves with me tonight. The weather held and we had a blast! Good to see Barry and Lydia, thanks Abe!

February 7th, IAUGI Studios - Dan and I worked on the new "Carpetbaggers Band" logo. We're getting real close to finishing "Some Can Never Say Goodbye" our new video.

February 7th, Carpetbaggers at the Corner Bar - We had a great crowd. We had some special guests sit in, Tony Scozzaro, Alley, Ian M. Kelly and Bill Mullen. Thanks for supporting Carpetbagger
music.

February 8th, 9th and 10th, DAVE at The Big Deck - Another wonderful weekend playing for and with my friends on the Gulf Coast. Pete Frizell sat in with me on Saturday.  It was a blast! Always good to see Pat and the gang! Thanks Darlene, Bryan  and staff for taking such good care of me, as always! See you back here on March 8th, 9th and 10th come check out Cedar Key!

I heard my friend and Woody Pernell is out of sugerery and is doing good. I will try to stop by and see him today. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't liter! Smile it could brighten someones day, even your own! Early detection can save your life! Keepin' It Real!
-David

check out my upcoming performances here:
http://davidwattbesley.blogspot.com/p/schedule_31.html

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

January 21st, Retrophonics Studio - George and I worked on "The Ink has Dried" and "Home" with Jim today. Our CD is coming along great!

January 21st, Songwriter's Night at the Corner Bar - Songwriters Night - The place was packed!  Charley Simmons, Uncle Eddie and Robin  were our guests tonight. This is an event I look forward to each month. I'm a lucky guy! Thnks everyone for supporting our writers night, next month, February 18th, it will be Dave Rudolf and Mark Evans!

January 22nd, No gig tonight, I worked in the yard and tried to help Jay the best I could with some body work on the truck. I think I mostly got in the way. Later we met Sue and Wayne for Brady's birthday dinner at Corner Sushi. A good day off!

January 23rd, DAVE at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was cold and windy but George, Laurence and I braved it. For the conditions we had a nice crowd.

January 24th, IAUGI Studios - We worked some more on "Some Can Never Say Goodbye". It should be done soon. Can't wait!

January 24th, The Carpetbaggers at the Corner Bar - Great night! The place was packed! The Band was Brady,  Laurence, Frankie, Greorge and I. Special appearence by John Winters. One reason was it was Sheryls birthday party! Thanks everyone for supporting The Carpetbaggers music!

January 25th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice relaxing evening. I was inside, I had a few old friends stop by, played some of my 90's tunes I don't play that often.

January 26th, The Carpetbaggers at Creekside - It was to cold to play outside so we set up inside. Tonight The Carpetbaggers were Brady, Frankie, George, Sue and I. It was a blast!

January 27th, DAVE at Creekside - Laurence Stevenson with me tonight. It was cold, rainy and windy, 3 reasons to not go out tonight. A few braved the weather, we played until they couldn't take it any longer.

Another great week! The rain has finally ended, it's just cold now. Oh well, looking forward to this week. I will be at IAUGI Studios with Dan Bagan, hopefully we will be putting the finishing touches on "Some Can Never Say Goodbye". No studio for George and I at Retrophonics we will be back next Monday. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Stop texting, start talking! Don't liter! Smile it could brighten someones day, even your own! Early detection can save your life! Keepin' It Real! -David

check out my upcoming performances here:
http://davidwattbesley.blogspot.com/p/schedule_31.html

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!