January 1, 2026 If I haven't seen you yet this year HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It had a busy start.
January 2, 2026 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - First show of 2026. It turned out to be a nice evening met two nice couples George and Roxy and Ken and Debbie. Thanks Brian and staff you guys are the best!
January 3, 2026 Carpetbagger's DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - There was much needed rain tonight. We still had a nice crowd. It was good to get back with my friends, first Carpetbagger's show 2026!
January 4, 2026 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - The weather did not cooperate this afternoon, it was a bust at Aunt Kate's on the porch by the water.
January 5, 2026 Retrophonics Studio - First time in Jim's new studio at his house. I have a couple new tunes to lay down 'Whiskey Haze" and "If She Asks".
January 6, 2026 I was OFF today - Just wanted to mention that yesterday went great at the studio, we laid down both tracks. I'll be giving copies to Sue and Frankie tomorrow.
January 7, 2026 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - I had a great evening. There was a great crowd and two great players by my side, that makes for a good time. Thanks everyone see you next week!
January 8, 2026 I was OFF today. Working on 2 new songs, one I co-wrote with Lou Hagar "One Wreck Of a Man" and another I co-wrote with Wayne Westcott.
January 9, 2026 DAVE Aunt Kate's - It was a nice show out on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian and staff you guys are the best!
January 13, 2026 Retrphonics Studio - Jim, Johnny and I worked on "Train"it's going to be on my new solo project Shines A Light and "Calculated Risk" is going to be on the new Carpetbagger's project Say Grace.
January 14, 2026 - Carpetbaggers DAVEm Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill - It was rainy, Sue's XLR cable went bad, Frankie lost and found his keys. Besides that at the start we had a great evening, I really enjoy playing with these 2 greats!
January 16, 2026 DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - I had a nice evening playing with Sue. See you here next month February 20th!
January 17, 2026 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at the Remembrance for Tom Gibes at the Elks Lodge. Dave solo at Caddyshack - A very nice celebration of life for our departed friend Tom Gibes thanks for letting us be a part of this. Afterwards I played a show at Caddyshack. I had a blast, thanks Scott and staff you guys are the best! See you back here on March 21st!
January 18, 2026 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to weather.
It's been a good couple weeks making some positive moves on my new projects. Looking forward to getting together with Dan and working on our new video "Poor-Dum". 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
