December 4th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I ended up working only on "Harpoon Sadie". It was a nice session Johnny did some nice percussion work, I did a small electric guitar part, and Jim did some great mixing and coaching.

December 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and maybe Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We canceled.  The parking lot was only 1/2 usable.  Abe said that it had been paved and due to the cold it hadn't dried completely, so not a lot of parking for our people. See you next week.

December 7th, OFF -  Finished writing another new song called "In-Between". Stay tuned for the finished product.

December 8th, 9th and 10th, Holmes Beach, FL - Chuck and Dara Caudill's for the weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend! Thanks Chuck and Dara you guys are the best. Chuck and Scott did a great job Friday night at Mattison's Riverwalk Grille. It was great seeing Bill and Barb Bartow before the Simply (TOO LOUD) Queen show. Thanks Snoopy for putting us up and everyone else for putting up with us. See you next year!!! I'm looking forward to the studio this week with Jim and Johnny. We are going to work on "Rocket". On a sad note we lost a good friend Bill Brown affectionately called Captain Yak. We will miss you. As so many times before you loose contact with a friend and then they are gone. Try to stay in touch with your friends, there are so many ways to do it these days. I wish I had spent more time with this good man. R.I.P.  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 

November 27th, Retrophonics Studios - We worked on a mix for "Twilight" with Jim Devito. I am really starting to get excited about this project. Next week hope to work on "Rocket" and "Harpoon Sadie" with Johhny Medico and Jim.

November 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony - Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was cold but had a great time! Thanks to all who braved the weather. We missed you Frankie! (he didn't brave the weather)

December 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another a nice evening on the porch by the water!

December 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - The weather was threatening so we set up inside, it was one of our best nights at this venue. The audience was great! The volume inside is real live but I feel like we pretty much held it down to a mighty roar. Thanks Kyle and staff you guys are the best!

December 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I gave it a try even though Brian had his doubts he said to get started anyway. I knew his first instinct was right later when I saw Doug from the boat dock come running. I knew there was ran coming, and he always right. I tried. See you back here in a few weeks.

This week I'm getting together with Jim Devito and Johnny Medico to work on "Rocket" and "Harpoon Sadie". I'm getting closer each week to completing this project called Poor-dum. I also talked to Dan Bagan he is feeling better every day and we are going to get together next Thursday and see how it goes. That's great news!!! 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 

November 20th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on the mix for 'Twilight". We're getting closer to completion.

November 21st, Songwriter's Night a The World Famous Oasis Tiki  Bar - This was our first night doing this here. It was a great night! I think this is a good fit. Thanks Jean and all the folks at the Oasis! Also thanks to Katherine and Don you were both great! See everyone on December 19th for the next show.

Don, Katherine, Bob and Dave

November 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice evening under the roof.  It looked like it might rain when I set up. I think we sang some of the best harmonies we ever have tonight. It was a special evening.

November 23rd, Happy Thanksgiving - Theresa, Brianna and Braylen put together a great meal, Theresa mostly. It was nice to spend the day with family, Jay included. 

November 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at St Augustine Fish House - The weather held out it was just a little chilly. Joel, Michelle and friends were down. It's always good to see our Virginia friend, Joel. The band is playing together as good as it ever has. It's fun hanging out with this crew!

November 26th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to lousy weather! See you this Friday from 4 to 7pm. Theresa and I went by Sue and Wayne's new place. They did a great job, looks fabulous! 

I had a great week! I really enjoyed listening to our band singing harmonies this week. That's what I enjoy the most. Looking forward to the studio this week with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. Also starting to get some early mixes for the new North Star Band project. 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