August 22nd, Retrophonics Studios - I laid down a new tune I wrote called "The Answer".  I put a bass track on "Faded Memories" and worked on a bass part for "Harpoon Sadie". It was a lot of fun working with Jim DeVito today.

August 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - They called for rain all day, whoever they are?? It turned out to be a wonderful hot evening. It was good to have the Queen Bee back in the hive.

August 25th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on our sponsors ad for our Bagan and Company "LIVE" show on September 13th. 

August 25th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - It was nasty outside, pouring rain but we still had a room full of folks to play for. It was good to see "the one they call" Jim back at the head of the table.

August 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at JT's Seafood Shack - The weather looked a little sketchy but the night turned out okay. It was a good time!

August 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at  Borrillo's - We had a nice night! The weather was our friend. We missed Tony.

It was a great week! I'm getting ready to head to Virginia for a week or so. I can't wait to play for my friends on the rivah! 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 15th, Retrophonics Studios - We laid down a track, vocal, guitar and drums on "Harpoon Sadie", a new song I just finished writing. Also added Rusty Springfield's bass and bowed bass parts on "The Last Rhyme". He did a great job!

August 15th, Songwriter's Night at Pelican Landing - I had fun, Katherine and John were great! Bob as always never missed a beat. I tried my new song "Harpoon Sadie". See you guys next month September 19th. Thanks Jeff and the great folks at Pelican Landing for giving us a place to hold this event!

Dave, Bob, Katherine and John
photo by Charlotte Moore

August 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Sue was out of town so Frankie joined us this night. The rain stopped us at 7pm. Thanks to all the folks that braved the weather and stopped in to see us.!

August 18th, I finished up a new tune "The Answer". I can't wait to cut it next week at Retrophonics Studios with Jim DeVito.

August 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE,Tony, Frankie and Rusty Springfield at Pelican Landing - We missed Sue but Rusty did a great job. We now refer to Rusty as the 5th Carpetbagger.

August 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE at Tides Oyster Co - Sue was out of town. Frankie was suppose to be joining me on percussion but his car wouldn't start so I did my one man show. It was a blast!

August 20th, Theresa and I went to Bluffton S.C. to have lunch and visit with my Dad and Margie. It was a long but fun day. 

August 21st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great afternoon! It rained but only hard enough to stop me for about 10 minutes. 

It's been a great week! We missed Sue! Looking forward to the studio this week! I have a new tune to record "The Answer"! Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

 

 August 8th, Day off -  Theresa and I went with Wayne and Sue to see "Elvis".

August 9th, Day off - I had a scheduled zoom meeting with The North Star Band.  We're making plans...

August 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great evening out on the patio. There was a little breeze, thank the lord!

August 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - It's always a good time when the whole band can be together!

August 12th, 13th and 14th, DAVE at The Big Deck - I had a great weekend playing for my friends over on the gulf side of Florida in Cedar Key. I always look forward to this one. It was nice to see some familiar faces, though not so familiar lately. Brent and Liz, my cousins showed up, they are Florida new-bees. Also Julie December and family, my friends from St. Augustine that moved to Chrystal River. To top that off, our farmer friends from Cheifland. Thanks Bryan, Darlene and staff!

Dave with the The December's

Dave with Brent and Liz

I'm looking forward to continuing work on The Big Lonesome, The Best of Bagan and Company "LIVE"and maybe lay down a new track at Retrophopnics. 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 1st, Retrophonics Studios - I laid down a bass part for "My Story". We started mixing "My Bird", from The Big Lonesome, still missing some tracks but we are going to go with what we got. We have guitar (Jim DeVito) on "My Chevrolet", then The Big Lonesome Rides Again will be complete as far as music. Dan Bagan and I will get to work on the packaging. Can't wait for everyone to hear and see it.

August 2nd, Bagan and Company "LIVE" - We had a good "LIVE" show, Bob Patterson kicked butt.

Sound check 

August 3rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was hot out, even with the heat I had a great time. It was good to have Frankie with us.

August 4th, Bagan and Company - I saw Dan's new idea for tipping during our "LIVE" show. We also talked about what we were going to do with our last two The Big Lonesome releases.

August 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at Pelican Landing - Had a blast! Kind of a light crowd but we still brought it!

August 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a hot but nice show on the porch by the water.

August 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - We had a nice long night. It was packed and hot! We were glad the grilled cheese and hot dogs were back on the menu. Thanks Kyle and staff you guys are the best!

August 7th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's -  I had a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

I had a good week! I'm looking forward to continuing on with my projects with Jim Devito at Retrophonics Studios and with Dan Bagan 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 

July 25th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I loaded the files for "Life Goes On" a song I started at Cave Canem Studios with Barry Dunaway. Sue Westcott had added some violin parts to the 2 track now we can start mixing. Also laid down tracks to a new song I just finished called "Clouded Memories". Jim and I reviewed his guitar tracks on "My Chevrolet" for the upcoming Big Lonesome CD. And last of all we got the tracks ready to start mixing The Big Lonesomes version of "My Bird". It was a good day.

July 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Yesterday morning I started a new tune "Harpoon Sadie", it has a "Not Fade Away" feel. At the gig, the weather report said it was going to rain the whole time we were playing, so we set up under cover. It spit a few drops while I was setting up but then didn't rain a drop all night. The place was packed, we had a blast! See you next Wednesday!

July 28th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I got some ideas for our "Best Of Bagan and Company LIVE"  featuring the Carpetbaggers. Also getting some ideas for the next two The Big Lonesome releases "My Bird" and "My Chevrolet".  

July 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - We had a great night! Tommy Gilstrap sat in - what a treat!

July 29th,  DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Hot! Hot! Hot! I got through it though. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff, you guys are the best!

July 30th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at JT's Seafood Shack - Another hot evening, but we had a good time. We missed Sue but would like to thanks all of our friends for showing up. We would also like to thank the new owner Wes and staff for talking good care of us. We will miss you Johnny and Brittany!

July 31st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I  had a great afternoon on the porch by the water!

I have some things to work on at Retrophonics. Starting to get some ideas about our "LIVE" Volume 1 at Bagan and Company with Dan. I'm also working on a new tune either Harpoon Sally or Harpoon Sadie, haven't decided yet. 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 

July 18th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "My Chevrolet" a Big Lonesome tune he put some guitar tracks on. I laid down a new song I just wrote called "My Story".

July 18th, Songwriter's Night at Pelican Landing - Bob and I hosted two writers tonight Greg Ruggiero and Gary Carroll. Greg Ruggiero is my new next door neighbor and Gary Carroll is my ex band mate from the 70's. Gary and I did "I'm Flying" together, a song that we co-wrote. It got us a record deal in the 70's. Everyone was great and as always Bob Paterson brought it. Thanks for supporting live original music in St. Augustine!

Standing Dave, Gary Sitting: Bob, Greg

July 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We were rained out after an hour or so. See you next week!

July 21st, Bagan and Company - We designed some business cards and started getting ideas for our new project "The Best Of Bagan and Company LIVE with The Carpetbaggers".   

July 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - We had a great night! Thanks for your support, see you next Thursday!

July 22nd, DAVE at the Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island, Anchor Bar  - I had a blast! I had fun playing for Nate and staff. It was also great to see Dan and Rande!

July 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borrillo's - Man it was hot out but the rain held off and we had a good show. We ended up playing a little over. Thanks for having us Borrillo's (Gerri and Delia). Sue, Frankie and I will see you on August 27th!

July 24th, Carpetbaggers at The Colonial Oak Music Park - We had a great time! Clay Blasser was our sound man so we were in good hands. He's one of the best!

Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie, Tony

I am excited to get to Retrophonics Studios this week to work on "My Chevrolet" from The Big Lonesome", "Life Goes On" for my solo project called Poor-Dum and a new song "Clouded Memories". 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 

July 11th, OFF -  No studio...No JT's just rest!

July 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a hot one and I was still a little under the weather but we made it through. See you this Saturday here for the first time on a weekend!

July 14th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on the ideas for the first volume of our The Best Of Bagan and Company "LIVE". We have been doing this for a long time and we have a lot of video to go through. 

July 14th, Carpetbaggers at Pelican Landing - What a great night! The place was pretty packed. Thanks everyone for your support!

July 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides Oyster Co. - It was a nice evening playing with Sue.  See you next month on August 19th.

July 16th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was under the weather so we carried on as 3/4 of the Carpetbaggers. The rain held off and we had a wonderful night!

July 17th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I thought the rain was going to cancel me but it turned out to be a beautiful afternoon! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best! Later we met a few folks and had a birthday dinner for Brianna at Corner Sushi!

I'm looking forward to starting a mix on "My Bird" performed by The Big Lonesome with Jim at Retrophonics Studios. I will be working with Dan at Bagan and Company on our first volume of The Best Of  Bagan and Company "LIVE. 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