June 22, 2026 Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "Virginia Pines" and "The Last Rhyme". Next week I'll be out of town and Jim is going to add some parts on these two along with "The Moment #24".

June 24 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie with "SG" Tony Scozzaro at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice especially hot evening at Hurricanes! Thanks Abe, Albert, Slim and staff!

June 25 thru 29 Virginia - Theresa and I went to visit our family. We went into DC with Becky and Chris to see the Reflecting Pool and as my grandson used to say " Abe Linc" Memorial. It was a rainy day.

Chris, Becky, Theresa, Dave
We were pretty wet but it was fun.

July 1 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and "SG" Tony Scozzaro at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was super hot and we stopped 15 minutes early because the USA Soccer team was playing. I think they won.

July 2 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on an idea for a compilation of my first four solo releases on thumb drive called "DWB Volume 1".

July 3 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Man it was a hot one! I made it through another day out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave1, Dave2 and staff you guys are the best!

July 4 OFF Happy Independence Day !

July 5 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Lightning and threat of rain stopped me at about 2:15. Mike Howard happened to be there to pick up a check and helped me get my gear in the truck. Thanks Mike! I would also like to thank the great folks at Aunt Kate's, Brian and staff you guys are the best!

July 6 Retrophonics Studios - Jim Devito and I added a few guitar parts on "The Moment #24" , "The Promenade" and "Virginia Pines".

July 8 Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and "SG" Tony Scozzaro at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was hot with a capital H, but a great evening overall. Jim Sexton stopped by.

July 10 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on a song he wrote "Just An Old Man". We also listened to another he wrote. We moved ahead on the thumb drive order foe DWB Volume 2010-2020 .

July 11 Private Party - A real nice bunch of folks, it was a good time.  Congratulations on your retirement Cindy! 

July 12 DAVE at The Boat House - The weather held right up until the end. It started raining as soon as I pulled into my driveway. It turned out to be a nice time. 

It was a hot week but we're in Florida. It's going to be pretty busy this week, but I'm looking forward to it. I'm still moving along with Leftovers, my newest project. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!!! -DAVE

ee you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
check out my upcoming performances here:
http://davidwattbesley.blogspot.com/p/schedule_31.html

Carpetbaggers Band 

The North Star Band

June 8, 2026 Retrophonics Studios - Johnny Medico stopped by and added percussion to "The Moment #24". I added a guitar solo on the same song. Jim DeVito will add the other guitar parts. Johnny also had a synthesizer idea for "The Last Rhyme". We are starting to make headway on this new project. I'm excited! 

June 8 DAVE at The Hammock Grill at  JT's - It was a good night. If you haven't been here come check it out, the food is great!

June 10, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Carpetbaggers - We had a great time! Summer's coming!

June 11, Bagan and Company - Dan and I are almost finished with the "Poor-Dum" video.

June 11, off - Theresa and I went to visit our friends Debbie and Gary Carroll in Jax Beach. It was fun hanging out and catching up. Gary and I also worked on an original tune. He gave me some ideas for a new song he's been thinking about. I gave him song idea that Lou Hager and I (North Star Band) had years ago and never finished. Maybe a new look by Gary will bring it to life.

Dave and Gary

June 13, off - I worked on a couple idea's for a song Gary was thinking about.

June 14, A day off - I sent Gary my ideas.

June 15, off - I started a new tune "The Bitter End".

June 16, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on "A Knight". I sang a scratch track, Johnny added organ and synthesizer parts. This song will appear on Say Grace. "The Last Rhyme", Johnny added synthesizer to this song will appear on Leftovers.

June 16, Songwriter's Night at the Oasis - We played inside because when I was setting up the weather looked terrible so we moved inside, but it never did rain as terrible as it looked. We still had a nice show inside. Don and Alex kicked butt. It was great to sit next to the great one, Bob. He says he is feeling better.

Dave, Bob, Alex and Don

June 17, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Frankie with special guest Tony Scozzaro at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a hot but it was fun playing with these 2 greats!

June 18, Bagan and Company - Dan and I cut "Hike Em Up" a song Dan Bagan wrote. We also are very near to completing the video for "Poor-Dum".

June 19, DAVE and Frankie at Tides - It was a rainy but fun night. Thanks to all who braved the weather and stopped by! Thanks Felicia, Mandy and staff you guys are the best!

June 20, Carpetbaggers DAVE & Frankie at  The Hammock Grill @ JT's - Carpetbaggers - There was a threat of rain but it stayed dry. It was a nice hot evening at The Hammock at JT's. I love the smash burger and brussel sprouts.

June 21, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a nice Father's Day playing out on the porch by the water!

I'm making some progress on my new CD Leftovers concentrating on 5 songs "A Knights Ride" for Say Grace (Carpetbaggers) and 4 for Leftovers "Virginia Pines", "Promenade", "The Last Rhyme" and "The Moment #24". Also I'm also looking forward to completing the "Poor-Dum" video.  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