December 2nd, Retrophonics Studios - Re-mixed a couple of places in "The Way It Is" and a first mix on "Front and Center". I had a couple new tunes to record but we ran out of time.

December 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - Canceled due to construction delays. See you next week!

December 5th, DAVE at the Oasis Tiki Bar - It wasn't packed but had a small but mighty bunch. I'm still hurting voice wise but made it through. Thanks to the folks that showed up, missed Sue.

December 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Canceled to cold and windy!

Looking forward to Retrophonics studio this week. I hope to get a mix to work with for another Facebook release "Front and Center". Also I need to lay down tracks for my new tunes "Come Back" and "The Future". 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

 

November 18th, Retrophonics Studios - Sue was in today, she laid tracks on "The way It Is" and "Cowboy Dream". Sue got started on "Front and Center", maybe finished it. A good day, thanks Sue, Johnny and Jim.

November 19th, Songwriter's Night at The World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar - Another great night! The Skinny and Rachel brought it. Thanks for supporting our Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar.

The Skinny, Rachel, Bob, Dave

November 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was a little under the weather but was able to make the show. We're glad he did, it was a blast thanks everyone for supporting Carpetbagger's music. See you next week!

November 22nd. DAVE at Aunt Kate's -Canceled, just too cold!

November 23rd, DAVE at Caddyshack - I had a great night! Thanks Scott and staff you guys are the best!

November 25th, Retrophonics Studios - I worked with Jim on a mix "The Way It Is".

November 25th, DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti  Room - I had a nice evening, downtown was really crowded.

November 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Fuzion 904 - We had a great first night! Thanks everyone for your support! Great place!

November 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - I lost my voice so Frankie, Sue and Tony stepped it up and we made it through the night. Thank you fellow Carpetbaggers' have a nice Turkey Day!

November 28th, Bagan and Company - I did my walk with Dan and dropped off the first mix for "The Way It Is", my first release on my new CD Project #6. I'm excited! Then it was off to Jim and Rita's for Thanksgiving. Theresa and I had a great time hanging out with everyone. The food was fantastic! Thanks for opening your home up to us it was a nice gathering.

November 29th, 30th, Wayne and Sue's - Theresa and I  had a nice couple of days out at the lake.We had dinner at Blue Water Bay with Wayne and Sue on Friday.  On Saturday, the Westcott's had a cookout, we hung out with some friends and had some good food.

December 1st, DAVE at The Boathouse - It was freezing cold. There were a few people who braved it and hung out. Thanks!

As always, I'm looking forward to getting back in the studio at Retrophonics. I have a couple of new tunes ready "Come Home" and "The Future". I can't wait to lay them down. 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

 

 

November 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - There was a threat of rain but we set up outside anyway. It turned out to be a beautiful night. Thanks for supporting Carpetbagger's music. See you next week!

November 7th, OFF I started a new tune "Come Home".

November 8th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great evening on the porch by the water! See you Sunday.

November 9th, OFF

November 10th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It's was a good time out on the porch by the water.

November 11th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I cleaned up the tracks to get ready for Sue on Monday November 18th. We also laid down a new tune "Circles".

November 12th - OFF

November 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - What a great night! The rain clouds were all around us for the evening but never rained. Sue and Frankie did a great job. Thanks everyone see you next week!

November 14th, DAVE and Sue at the World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar - Enjoyed the morning walk with Dan Bagan. We worked through all the worlds problems once again. We had a great night at the Tiki Bar! Really enjoyed the whole night. Thanks Oasis and all the folks that were there.

November 15th, DAVE and Sue at Tides We had a nice evening. It was good to see Leslie and Tracey friends from the Fairview days. Also JC and Noelle.

November 16th, DAVE and Sue at The Boathouse - We had a great night! It was good to see Chris and Amy McVey and their song writing friend Amy Sue.

November 17th, Private Event - A celebration of life for Pat at the VFW. Everyone was real nice, thanks Julie and family for having us play.

Looking forward to Sue in the studio today. It was a long and busy 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

 

October 28th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I were in the control room while Dewey Via put some guitar tracks down on "Front and Center" and "Cowboy Dream"

October 29th, Theresa and I went to the Bagan's to say goodbye to our friend Joe Lee.

October 30th, Carpetbaggers at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great night! The place was packed! See you next Wednesday!

October 31st, I didn't have a gig today but did my usual Thursday walk with Dan Bagan.  I'm pretty close to finishing "Circles". I hope to lay it down on Monday.

November 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice evening out on the porch by the water. I tried my new song "Circles" went pretty good, I think.

November 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon playing until the rain came. Then I called it a day around 2pm out on the porch by the water.

There is no studio this week, but next week I hope to lay down basic tracks for my new song "Circles" and add a guitar part onto "The Way It Is". Sue will be adding violin tracks to a few songs too. I'm getting close to posting some songs from Project #6. 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

 

October 21st, Retrophonics Studios - It was good to get back to work with Jim and Johnny, it's been a couple weeks. Johnny added tambourine on "The Way It Is" and I added a guitar part for us to use as a reference. I also started tracks for a new tune "I Remember".

October 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - The gang was all there, we had a nice evening! That was the only band show this week. It was good to see Jim and Nancy DeVito on their drive by and Johnny Medico, my co-producer and he plays with One Good Ring.

October 24th, No work today but I had my regular Thursday meeting with Dan Bagan for the  walk. I started another tune called "Circle".

October 25th - Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue with  Ed Pickett at The Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival -  We had a great time again this year at the festival. So nice to see some old friends and hopefully made some new ones. Thanks Jekyll Island, Kristen, Dan, all my Virginia friends that showed up and most of all Sue and Ed. Thank you!

Sheet Stage Shrimp and Grits Festival Jekyll Island

October 26th, DAVE at Caddyshack -  Great evening! Thanks Scott, Kim and the rest of the staff! See you back here on November 23rd!

October 27th,  Still working on my new tune "Circles".

I"m looking forward to having Dewey Via in the studio today to put some guitar on "Front and Center" and "Cowboy Dream". 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 30th, Retrophonics Studios - I added bass and guitar tracks to " I Wish" and "Making Rainbows".  We are getting closer to finishing Project #6, I'm excited!

October 2nd, Carpetbaggers (DAVE, Sue and Tony) at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening without rain. We'll miss next week, first time in a long time. Thanks Albert for helping us out of our screw up. See you in two weeks!

October 3rd, DAVE & Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - We had a great crowd and made some new friends. See you next at the Songwriter's Night same place 6pm to 9pm October 15th.

October 4th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice evening on the porch by the water! California here we come!

October 5th thru 12th, Orange, California - Theresa and I  went to hang out with my band mate Lou (North Star Band) and his wife Diane. We had a wonderful time at Yosemite National Park and Catalina Island. Because of Hurricane Milton we couldn't get home as planned so we stayed an extra couple of days. Lou and Diane were great hosts and we are already planning another trip after the holidays. I'm sure Theresa will have some pictures to add.

Tree huggers in Yosemite

Beautiful day in Catalina

October 13th, No studio today, it wasn't fully back together since the hurricane.

October 14th, DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - It's been awhile since I've played this venue. I brought back some great pizza for the family.

October 15th, Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a nice evening for a songwriter's event. Bert and Chuck did a great job, adding Bob to this crew you had years of songwriting. I was blown away to share the stage with these three writers! Thanks for supporting "LIVE" original music in St. Augustine.

Dave, Bert, Chuck and Bob

October 16th, Carpetbaggers (DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie) Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was a little late but he did make it. It was a chilly night but it was a good time getting back together with the band. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

October 18th, Sue and DAVE at Tides - We had a great night! We saw some new faces to this venue I think they will be back! Thanks Felicia, Mandy and staff! See you back here November 15th!

October 19th, Sue and DAVE at St Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co - Rain and Wind blew us out! No Show tonight!

October 20th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Rain and Wind blew me away from today's show.

I was sad to hear of the passing of Marcia Pietrzak and also Joe Lee, two great people. I will miss them both. Looking forward to the studio today at Retrophonics. I have an idea that might complete "The Way It Is", the first cut on my new CD. I also have a new tune I want to lay down " I Remember". 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 16th, Retrophonics Studios - I laid down a bass track on "Dark Clouds", Johnny Medico put down a drum track also. I've given 3 tracks for Tony Scozzaro (guitar) and 4 tracks for Sue Westcott (violin). Hope to get Frankie Urzetta in soon in to help me with the vocals.

September 17th, Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar - John, Alex, Bob and I had a nice evening playing our music for a great audience. Thanks Oasis and all the folks that support original music in St Augustine.

Alex, John, Bob and Dave

 

September 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - It rained but didn't stop us,  had a great night playing with the band!

September 19th, OFF - I finished a new tune "A Life Without You". Also had dinner with Wayne, Sue and Tammy and Theresa, prime rib night at Neds.

September 20th, DAVE & Sue at Tides Oyster Co and Grill We had a nice evening, its always fun to share the stage with Sue. Thanks for supporting our music. See you next month.

September 21st, DAVE at Caddyshack - I had a great time! Great people! Theresa and I enjoyed our dinner. See you next month October 26th.

September 22nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a good afternoon out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian and staff you guys are the best. It's also great to get the cheers from my Bait Dock Buddies!

September 23rd, Retrophonics Studios - I put a bass track on "Making Rainbows" and laid down a new track "Life without You". Johnny put a Fender Rhodes piano part on "Making Rainbows". Jim DeVito will be putting a bass track on "Life Without You". I'm really enjoying working with these two great guys on this Project #6.

September 24th, OFF - Starting on another tune "I Remember".

September 25th, Carpetbaggers Dave, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Happy Birthday in Heaven to my brother William Wade Besley.  Frankie didn't make the show, he was taking care of Mary. Sue, Tony and I played until the rain came about 7:15. Thanks everyone for braving the weather.

September 29th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's -  Another nice afternoon on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian and staff your the best!

I"m looking forward to the Retrophonics Studios with Jim DeVito and 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