March 11th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on a vocal idea and arrangement for "Making Rainbows" and we cut a track on "The Way It Is" with "Another Day". We are 3 songs into Project #6.

March 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie  at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Great evening! I really had a good time playing with my band mates. Thanks for supporting Carpetbaggers music!

March 14th, Bagan and Company- I couldn't do my regular Thursday stuff today. There were things that I had to be home for.

March 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at  St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co - We had fun! We missed Frankie he will be back with us on Wednesday.

March 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides Oyster Co -  We had a great night! It's always fun playing with my band mate Sue. Thanks to all that support our music.

March 16th, OFF - I started on a new tune this morning un-named right now. 

March 17th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a great afternoon out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian and staff!

I'm looking forward to getting into Retrophonics this week and then getting together with Dan Bagan to do the morning walk and start work on the cover art for my new effort Project #6. 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 

March 4th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I put the finishing touches on a "Rocket", "I'm So Gone", "Get Along Little Pony" and 'Twilight". Then we added a new tune "Chasing Rainbows" to my new effort Project #6. 

March 5th, OFF - I had a Zoom meeting with The North Star Band, we talked about our new recording, should be hearing something soon.

March 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie - Hurricane Grill and Wings - Great night! What a crowd! Laurence Stevenson sat in with us on Mandolin, you did great job Laurence. My new solo effort was released tonight Poor-dum, it's #5. 1st Believe These Eyes, 2nd Hopeless Romantic, 3rd Mr. Song to Evil People, 4th Live and a Little Touched was video and music, 5th Poor-Dum On March 4th I started Project #6 at Retrophonics Studios, my next solo effort.

March 7th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I did a Thursday morning walk then went to work on some new ideas for Project #6 my next solo release. We put together a thumb drive for Poor-Dum.

March 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a nice evening at the Oasis Tiki Bar with Jean. We had a good crowd and also had Laurence Stevenson sitting in again. See you guys at this venue with Sue and I on March 23rd.

Laurence, Sue & Dave

March 8th, 9th and 10th, DAVE at The Big Deck - It was a great weekend as usual! This is a great venue Darlene, Bryan and  staff are the best!

Looking forward to being in the studio and moving along with my new effort Project #6. 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 

It's been a while....

February 26th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I finished the mix on "Rocket" and reviewed the 9 other songs for Poor-Dum I think we are done!. Looking forward to starting on Project #6.  Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico will be producing. I'm excited. Can't wait for everyone to hear Poor-Dum!!!

February 27th, OFF - Working on "A Wish" getting ready for Project # 6, I can't wait to get started!

February 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - What a night! We missed Sue, she wasn't feeling well but from the parking lot came Lawrence Stevenson who sat-in with us for the night on mandolin. Thanks to all the great folks at Hurricane Grill and Wings especially Abe and Albert!

February 29th, Bagan & Company - Dan and I did only half of the Thursday walk we usually do and talked about my new effort Project #6.

February 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co - Bad weather rolled in  so we cancelled.

March 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a windy cloudy day but a few folks were there to hear my songs. Thanks to Dale for singing "Father and Son" with me.

March 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - We decided to take a chance outside, I'm glad we did. The place was packed! Not a nicer places to play in St. Augustine. Thanks Kyle and staff! See you next month April 6th

March 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I set up but mother nature was not my friend today. I had to cancel because it rained.

I'm looking forward to releasing Poor-Dum  and starting my new effort Project #6. 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 

February 19th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "Rocket".  Jim, Jesse Cruce and I added some harmonies. Next week we hope to finish the mix and then Jim DeVito will start finalizing everything. Can't wait to move on to "Project No. 6" !!!

February 20th, Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a great night! This change of venue has worked out real good. A lot of it has to do with Jean and staff at the Oasis. Dave Rudolf and Amy Hendrickson were fabulous. As usual Bob kicked butt! Thanks for supporting original music in St. Augustine. See you next month on March 19th with John Winters and Mark Richey. We forgot to take the group hug at the end of the night so this photo will have to do.

February 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was another cold night so we were under the tent. We had a nice crowd though. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff! See you next week.

February 22nd, Bagan and Company - Dan and I released "Rocket" on FaceBook.

February 22nd,  Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at The Press - It was a great night really enjoy hangin' out and playing some music with Sue. Thanks to all that showed up. Thanks Scott and staff. The food was excellent Jessica Besley!

February 23rd, 24th and 25th, Jupiter with Joel and Michele -Theresa and I had a great time, we meet some great folks, had some great food, checked out some beautiful boats, told some stories, drank some shots, climbed some stairs, walked the beach, got some seashells, heard some music - now we are home. It was also good to hang out with my band mate and friend Al Johnson.

Dave, Dave and Joel

Al Johnson and Dave

I'm hoping to finishing Poor-Dum at Retrophonics Studios this week. I'm going to release another new song on Facebook with the help of Dan at Bagan and Company. 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