June 8th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I continue to work on the new CD "Back Again". It is coming along. I'm hoping to get it out by year's end.

June 9th, Day OFF - I worked around the yard and painted.

June 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening. It's easy to have a good time playing music with Sue. Thanks Abe and staff!

June 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at the Corner Bar - It was a little slow but still had a great time hangin' with these great players!

June 12th, 13th and 14th, DAVE at the Big Deck - It was great to be back in Cedar Key! It was good to see some old friends and make some new ones. See you next month! Thanks Bryan, Darlene and staff you guys are the best!

June 15th, Retrophonics - Tony Scozzaro was in cutting tracks on "Dust Them blinds" and "Old Broken Hearts". Jim and Tony also came up with a great idea on "Come On" can't wait to hear it when it's done.

June 15th, Songwriters Night - We had a little break but we are back again. Charley and John were great as always. It was great to sit next to Bob again. It was also great seeing Don Oja Dunaway and his partners.

June 16th, Day OFF - I worked on another rack set up for the PA. Did some painting and mowing.

June 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a long windy night. We always seem to find some fun in the shows no matter what happens. Next week I will be solo because Sue is out of town. Thanks Abe and staff you guys are the best!

June 18th, Bagan and Company - I talked with Dan about what we need to finish up on "Live And A Little Touched". We will send the tracks to Clay and let him work on them a little. We also ordered some new recording equipment for our "Bagan and Company-LIVE". We're both ooking forward to the show on June 29th 7pm to 9pm.

June 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the Corner Bar - It was a little slow but we still had a good time. It's not hard to do with these great players. Did a nice version of "Dust Them Blinds" a song that will appear on the Carpetbaggers "Back Again" CD sometime this year.

June 19th, DAVE at Tides and Oyster Company - Sue is out of town so I braved the gig alone. It was a very light crowd one better handled alone. Got a chance to talk to Felicia for a bit and that was good. Other than that I just did what I love and made my way through the evening. See you next month, on the third Friday 6pm to 9pm.

June 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Frankie at Zaharia's - We had a little sound system problem but what a great crowd! The problem we were hearing was not what the audience was hearing, that was good. We made it through and once again what a crowd! Thanks Angelika and staff you the best!

June 21st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a hot Father's Day out on the porch by the river. A real nice crowd, Theresa, Brianna and Baylen showed up. I really enjoyed the afternoon but i'm ready for a day off. Thanks Brian, Dave , Tina and staff!

June 22nd, Retrophonics Studios - Brady Green was still under the weather so I had to get up early and start working on some bass parts for our new Carpetbaggers "Back Again" CD. I had a great time working with Jim on 3 tracks "Come On", "Old Broken Hearts" and "Miss Me". We also started mixing "Dust them Blinds".

June 23rd, Day OFF - I put together another rack for my PA System maybe I'll try it tomorrow at Hurricane's. Also did a little painting.

June 24th - Hurricane Grill and Wings - DAVE It was a rainy night but still had a nice crowd. Sue is still out of town and Brady who was going to fill in for her was under the weather so I was on my own tonight. Thanks Abe and staff you guys are the best! See you in 2 weeks I'm headed to Virginia for the 4th of July holiday weekend.

June 25th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, and Tony at the Corner Bar - It was a little slow but Tony and I had a good time. Next week Tony, Sue and Frankie will be performing at The Corner Bar, I will be in Virginia. See you in 2 weeks!

June 26th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great time out on the porch by the water, it was hot though. See you back here Sunday. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

June 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Creekside - Frankie was a little under the weather still so Sue and I showed up to play. Other than the rain we had a great time, everyone in the audience hung in there with us! Thanks Creekside see you next month!

June 28th, DAVE at Aunt Kates - Well I turned 66 today. I had a nice afternoon playing at Aunt Kate's. Brady, Preston and Doug stopped by. Theresa made a great birthday dinner and we were joined by Brianna, Baylen and Jay, it was a wonderful evening.

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! check out my upcoming performances here: http://davidwattbesley.blogspot.com/p/schedule_31.html