September 29, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - We did some planning for our next projects Shines A Light and Carpetbaggers 3. 

October 1, 2025  Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - We had a great night! Frankie and Sue are a real pleasure to make music with and the crowd was wonderful. We would like to thank JC, Noelle, Don & Sandra along with all the other great friends that helped make our night great! Also thanks to Abe, Albert and staff! 

October 2, 2025 Bagan and Company  - Dan and I worked on ideas for the next Carpetbaggers release.

October 2, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a little slow starting but turned out nice at the end. Thanks everyone for supporting Carpetbaggers music!

October-3, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I finished up when the sky opened up.

October 4, 2025 OFF - Finished a new tune "Coyote Calls"

October 5, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I thought the rain was going to get me but I was wrong. It was a nice, but a cloudy afternoon out on the porch by the water!

October 6 -11, 2025 Vacation to Montana and Yellowstone - Theresa and I  had a wonderful time in Yellowstone with our friends Lou and Diane. What a place!

Grand Teton National Park

Looking forward to getting back in the studio and finishing up a couple of tunes Johnny and I are writing "Bounce" and "Calculated Risk".  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

 

September 22, 2025  Retrophonics Studios - No studio today Johnny's father is sick, he went to see him. 

September 23, 2025 Chianti Room - Quiet evening at the Chianti Room.

September 24, 2025 Hurricane Grill, Carpetbaggers DAVE & Sue - It was a great night for Sue and I, but we missed Frankie! Thanks to all that stopped by to see our show. See you next week!

September 25, 2025 OFF - Finishing up a new tune "Bow Your Head".

September 28, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Finished playing just before the rain came. We're suppose to get a lot of it.

Looking forward to finishing another tune in the studio with Jim and Johnny. We have at least three or four more in the process. 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

September 16, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Jim finished the final mix for "Cowboy Dream", Project #6 is complete! Johnny and I finished writing and recorded "Accept Goodbye" a new tune we wrote.

September 16, 2025 Songwriter's Night It was a wonderful evening at the Oasis Tiki Bar. It was good to have Bob back. Great job Sweet William and The Bear's.

Songwriter's Night with Sweet William & The Bear's

September 17, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill- Special guest Al Donadi joined us tonight, what a great evening. Al Donadi is a real special talent . Thanks everyone for supporting Carpetbagger's music.

Frankie, Al, Sue, Dave

September 18, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I did a 1/2 walk. Then went into the studio to work. We came up with a few ideas for Lou's song "Trying To Say Goodbye". It's a future release for The North Star Band's Kick Ass Country CD.

September 18, 2025 DAVE at Bike Night at the Pelican Pub Bike Night - It was Jeff's birthday. Also Jennifer and Jeff's last night as the Pelican Pub owners. I met the new owner Pam her husband Chris was out of town. I had a blast! Saw some ole friends!

September 19, 2025 Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - It was a fun night even if I couldn't keep my head in the game. Sue said she felt the same way but I think it was me causing the confusion. Thanks for putting up with me tonight Sue and thanks to all the folks that were there watching us fight through the fog.

September 20, 2025 - Started a new tune " Shake Your head".

September 20, 2025 DAVE at Caddyshack - It was great to be back at this venue. Thanks to Scott and all the staff you guys are great! See you back here October 18th!

September 21, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's- It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water.

I hope to finish writing "Calculated Risk" and "Bounce" with Johnny Medico. 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