September 8, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I went through 13 new tunes we will consider for Shines a Light my new solo project. Then we moved 9 new tunes to the next Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and guests)  effort Say Grace. I'm going to be pretty busy in the studio for a while. Johnny and I will also be working on 3 new tunes we wrote "Accept Goodbye", "Bounce" and "Calculated Risk". Project #6 is in the rearview. Contact me if you want one.

September 10, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - A perfect night, not too hot, a nice breeze, a nice crowd. Sue and Frankie kicked butt. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

September 11, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on the graphics for two NSB releases "You Ain't All That" and "California Bound".

September 14, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Second Sundays at Stetson's - Sue and I had a great time. It was good to play our own music and Sue's violin pieces for a listening audience. We were invited afterwards to Romano's for dinner, it was a great day. Thanks Bob and Carol and the folks at the Stetson Kennedy Foundation.

Project #6 is released! Jim, Johnny and I are starting on a new adventure called Shines A Light this comic 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

August 25 - September 1, 2025 - Virginia - Theresa and I had fun visiting with our families in Virginia It's a long drive but we're learned to split it up. We hope to get back up that way in late December.

September 3, 2025 I was off so we met Barry and Lydia for dinner. It was great to hang out, it's been a minute.

September 4, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on Al's song "California Bound". We came up with some new ideas for a couple new projects.

September 4, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - We had a great evening at the Tiki Bar. It's been a week or so since we played together. I'll see you back here for Songwriter's Night on September 16th.

September 5, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was  a nice warm afternoon out on the porch by the water. I'm not sure it will be the same for Sunday but I'll keep my fingers crossed.

September 6, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie with special guest Mickey Adams at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Mickey did a great job! It started to rain when we were about ready to quit. Thanks for supporting the Carpetbaggers.

Dave, Sue, Frankie, Mickey

September 7, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Almost made it then the rain came.  See you in 2 weeks!

Tony decided to leave the band. We wish him the best of luck in whatever he does. We will be a 3 piece for awhile at Hurricanes with some guests every now and then until we find the right person for the band. Happy birthday Frankie! looking forward to what the future holds for The Carpetbaggers. 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

 

 

August 18, 2025 Retrophonic's Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on some Project #6 mixes. Jim was working the hardest. After going to watch Braylen's baseball game I had a Zoom meeting with The North Star Band. Our next release and video will be a song Chris McVey and I wrote "She's Like An Angel".

August 19, 2025 Songwriter's Night at Oasis Tiki Bar - Great night! Dewey, Bret, Sue and Alex kicked butt! We missed Bob!

August 20, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - A great evening, but boy it was HOT!

August 21, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I shot a video of me singing "She's Like an Angel" for the next North Star Band release. Jim Robeson will take all the videos we send and do his magic. We also worked up an idea for Al Johnson's  tune "California Bound".

August 21, 2025 DAVE at Pelican Pub - Bike Night! I had a blast! It was good to see Jeff and Jennifer. See you in September!

August 23, 2025 I was off today but worked on a tune that Wayne started writing to see if I can help him finish.

August 24, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie - Private Event

No Retrophonics or Dan this week, Theresa and I  will be in Virginia. 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

August 4, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on mastering "The Way It Is" and "I Got Lucky" (2 down 8 to go). Can't wait to start #7 Shines a Light.

August 6, 2025 DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - I had a good start to the evening but got rained out at about 6:30. Thanks to all the folks that were there to the end.

August 7, 2025 DAVE and Sue at the Oasis Tiki Bar - Sue and I had a wonderful warm evening at The Oasis. Thanks to all the folks who showed up. 

August 9, 2025 I finished "If She Asks"

August 10, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I finished before the storm! Nice afternoon out on the porch by the water. 

August 11, 2025 No studio today. it's  Jim and Nancy's anniversary. Happy Anniversary Jim and Nancy.

August 13, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grille and Wings - Once again the threat of rain but it  never came. It turned out to be a nice evening but hot. See you guys next week!

August 14, 2025 DAVE and Sue at The Press - It was a wonderful night. Sue and I have found yet another great place to share our music. Thanks Scott and staff.  And Jessica your skills as a chef are unmatched. 

August 15, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on release ideas for "Sweet Country Women" for the new North Star Band release. We also worked on "Shines A Light" the cover for my next effort.

August 15, 2025 DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - We had a great night! This is one I look forward to. We did "If She Asks" a new tune I just finished writing.

August 16, 2025 I was off today so Theresa and I went out to Sue and Wayne's to pick up our camper and bring it home. I started on a new song Wayne wrote the lyrics along with AI's chord suggestions, I'm going to complete it for him.

August 17, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It rained twice before I could hit a note. The clouds kind of hung out over head so we called it. I don't think it rained again after I left, figures.

We might be done with the mastering of Project #6. I will know when I get to the studio this morning. I'm looking forward to starting on Shines A Light my next adventure. 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