August 24th, Retrophonics Studio's - Sue was in today putting violin tracks on "Dust Them Blinds", "My Tractor", "Old Broken Hearts" and "Back Again". We are moving right along with our new CD, "Back Again".

August 25th, A Day OFF - I did some work around the house.

August 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We did a couple of new instrumentals that Sue wanted us to learn, I think they came off okay. I'll do better next time. It was hot and muggy, I was glad when 9pm came around. We will miss the next two weeks, but we'll be back playing on September 16th.

August 27th - Bagan and Company - "LIVE" - We had a good show it was great to hang out with everyone and make some music. Thanks Dan, Clay, Theresa and Wayne we couldn't do it with out you all! See you in two weeks!

August 28th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I finally made up my gig at Aunt Kate's. There had been  two gigs I had been paid for that I have been trying to make up. Tonight I finally did! It was hot as hell but had a nice crowd. It's going to be a couple weeks before I'm back at this great place. Bill Sabo stopped by, it was good to chat with my old friend. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff!

August 29th, Carpetbaggers, DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Creekside - We almost had the whole show in before the rain came around 8pm. I really enjoyed the evening playing music with Sue and Frankie. See you guys next month!

August 30th, Private Party - The rain came a couple of times but we were able to do the whole show. Thanks Jay and Margie, you were great hosts. Happy birthday Margie, glad we were there for it.

This has been a crazy week, I"m glad it finally came to a close. I'm looking forward to the studio on Monday, hopefully getting some new mixes and lay down at least one new tune "Train". I'll be hitting the road on Wednesday, heading up to the Northern Neck of Virginia for the Labor Day weekend.  I'll be playing at Coles Point Tavern, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and Monday afternoon if you are in the area come see me.  Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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 August 17th, Retrophonics Studio - Jim and I had Tony Scozzaro in this week and he kicked butt. He played Banjo on "Come On", doubled a smokin' guitar lick on "Dust Them Blinds",  and added guitar on "Telephone Lightning" and "My Tractor". It was a great day!

August 18th, A Day OFF - I'm having my fuel pump replaced at Amaco by Matt and George. I went to see Steve at Total Entertainment Music in Daytona and picked up a couple speakers and an EQ. Great place, Great guy! Thanks Jim DeVito for turning me on to this great music store.

August 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was another rainy, but packed night! Thanks Abe, JJ and staff you guys are the best! See you next week!

August 20th, Carpetbaggers, DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony - Bagan and Company "Live" - We had a great show! I had some brain farts but the rest of the Carpetbaggers covered my a@*! Thanks Dan, Clay, Theresa, Wayne and Sue's family. 

August 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides Oyster Co. - We had a nice night. I really enjoyed playing our music to the few folks that were there. See you next month on the 3rd Friday, come check the place out!

August 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Zaharias - We got some rain that almost ended the night from the start, but we decided to give it a try and what a night we had. The place was packed! Thanks to all the folks that weathered the storm with us. See you next month!

August 22nd, A Day OFF  - I started on a new tune "I'm Changing".

August 23rd, Retrophonics Studio - I worked with Jim and Sue. Sue did a great job! We worked on "Dust Them Blinds", "Old Broken Hearts", "My Tractor" and "Back Again".

August 24th, A Day OFF - I finished writing "I'm Changing".

I had a fun week playing music and recording. I also enjoyed a few days off. I'm looking forward to the gigs this week! Can't wait to get into the studio next week and start some mixes on the tunes we have been working on for "Carpetbaggers  Back Again". I will also be laying down three new songs I've been working on "Train", "I'm Changing" and "But We Won't".  Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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 August 10th, A DAY OFF

August 11th - A DAY OFF

August 12th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It turned out to be a good night. The no-seeums attacked us near the end of the night but went away pretty quickly.  We tried a new song I just finished with Sue "Train" I'm pretty excited, went pretty good.

August 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Bagan and Company "Live" - We had a great evening of music. Thanks Dan, Clay, Wayne and Theresa we couldn't do it without you all. And thanks for all the great folks that join us every week!!!!

August 14th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a rain out! I tried to get the gig in, waited around for awhile but the weather would not cooperate. See you Sunday from 2pm to 5pm!

August 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Creekside - Another rain out! See you at the end of the month.

August 16th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice gig until almost the end and then it poured. At least I got the gig in. Thanks to all the great workers at Aunt Kate's for jumping in and helping me get my gear out of the rain.

It's been kind of a crazy week with the rain and all. I guess most folks would just say "Welcome to Florida in August". Looking forward to the studio this week with Jim DeVito and Tony Scozzaro. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real!-David

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August 3rd, A DAY OFF - Because of the weather (possible hurricane, tropical storm) we cancelled our session with Jim DeVito at Retrophonics.

August 3rd, JT's Seafood Shack - Cancelled due to the weather.

August 4th, A DAY OFF

August 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Brady at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice crowd and Brady sounded great! We tried a few tunes we don't always play and it turned out good "Like A Rolling Stone" and "Lola". Rob Peck showed up and played some tunes with us, that is always a treat! Thanks Abe, JJ and staff! See you next week, Sue will be back!

August 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie ay Bagan and Company "Live" - We planned to cancel the show this week. Sue and Wayne were out of town. Dan had family visiting. Three important people that are a part of the show were going to be missing so we cancelled. See you next week.

August 7th and 8th, DAVE at The Big Deck Bar - I had a great weekend as always! Bryan and Darlene are the best! I tried a new tune I just wrote "Train". See you guys next month for 3 days Sept 11th, 12th and 13th.

August 9th, A DAY OFF

It's been an interesting week with the tropical storm missing us, thank goodness and folks being out of town it was a little lonely at times. Looking forward to getting back on track this week. Keepin' It Real!-David

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July 27th, Retrophonic's Studio - Today Frankie is laying down drum tracks on "Back Again" our 2nd release as The Carpetbaggers. Frankie did drum tracks on "This Romance", "Old Broken Hearts", "The Desert" and "Nothing At All". Next week Tony will be in to do banjo tracks on "My Tractor" and "Come On" then guitar tracks on "Telephone Lightning".

July 28th, A DAY OFF - We met Sue and Wayne for lunch at Culinary Outfitters, it was a nice.

July 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Another hot and muggy gig but a fun one. We had a nice crowd even with the bad weather. See you next week with Brady Green, Sue will be out of town. Thanks Abe and staff!

July 30th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Bagan and Company - We did another "LIVE" show and it was a blast. See you guys in two weeks! Thanks Dan, Theresa, Clay and Wayne we couldn't do it without you guys and gal.

July 31st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - A hot wonderful day out on the porch by the water. See you guys back here on Sunday! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff!

August 1st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and Brady at Creekside - We had a nice night. It's always fun to share a night with Brady and Frankie. Thanks Creekside!

August 2nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to weather.

I had to cancel Tony at Retrophonics this week.  We will reschedule for next Monday. We also canceled our "LIVE" show this week due to many conflicts but will be back in action next week. Keepin' It Real! -david

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July 20th, Retrophonics Studios - Frankie was laying down some drum tracks today. Jim was having some trouble with the system but we forged on. Frankie put drum tracks on "Come On", "Telephone Lighting" and "My Tractor". He'll be back next week, he is doing a great job.

July 21st, A DAY OFF - I worked on some of my equipment and painted.

July 22nd,  Carpetbaggers (DAVE and Sue) - It rained like crazy buy we were still able to do our show, we just moved to a little higher ground. See you guys next week!

July 23rd, Carpetbaggers at Bagan and Company "LIVE" - The show went great! We made a few changes in the arrangements of a couple tunes that I got a little off track on. But, other than that everyone else played and sang great. Dan, Clay, Wayne and Theresa did wonderful, it was a lot of fun as always. See you next week!

July 24th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Earlier in the day Brady Green dropped off a Eddie's banjo so Tony can start working on two Banjo tracks he's going to play on the new CD "My Tractor" and "Come On". Sue played me a rough idea of what she plans to do on "Dust Them Blinds" I can wait to hear it mixed in with everyone. The gig was hot but there's not a better place to play than Aunt Kate's on the porch by the water! I'll be there again next week  on Friday 5-8pm and Sunday 2-5pm. Come check it out!

July 25th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Creekside - What a night! The place was packed (mostly our friends it seemed) and it didn't rain! I always enjoy playing music with my Carpetbagger friends. I think we might be back next Saturday at least Frankie and I. Thanks to all the nice folks that came out to see us and all the great folks working there. You all made it a special night.

I'm looking forward to Retrophonics Studio with Frankie laying down some more drum tracks. We are getting closer and closer everyday to completing our 2nd CD "Back Again". Also looking forward to our "LIVE" show Thursday 7 to 8pm at Bagan and Company Live on Facebook. Please check it out . Dan and I are still working on "Live and a Little Touched" another Video and CD release. One of the songs "Midnight Blue" will be released soon. Keepin' It Real! -David

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