November 9th, Retrophonics Studio - Sue came in and put a violin part on "Telephone Lightning" a song she, George and I wrote. Frankie was in and put down drum tracks on four songs "Miss Me, But Let Me Go", "Old Broken Hearts", "Come On" and "Telephone Lightning". It's getting closer...

November 10th, Carpetbaggers at Bagan and Company "Live" - What a great show! It was good to get back with the old gang to make another "Live" show. Thanks most of all to Dan Bagan, Clay, Theresa and Wayne, we couldn't do the show without all of you! See you December 8th 7 to 8pm on Facebook.

November 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - There was a tropical storm looming but we got lucky with just some wind and no rain. There was a great crowd, we had a blast! Thanks Abe, JJ, Amy and staff you guys are the best!

November 12th, Carpetbaggers, DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Corner Bar - People are having a little trouble going to inside gigs. We had a small but mighty crowd tonight. I always look forward to playing with this line-up! When you feel comfortable come on over to the Corner Bar, we will be there!

November 13th, 4th and 15th, DAVE at The Big Deck Bar - It was a great weekend at the Big Deck! It was great to see Darlene, Bryan and everyone else, its been a little bit since we've been there. I will be back the 2nd weekend of January, can't wait!

I'm looking forward to being back in the  studio this week, Jim and I will be working on some mixes and figuring out what else we need to do to finish the rest of the songs. Looking forward to our Songwriter's Night also! Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 November 1st, I was OFF - The clocks went back and I worked in the yard all day.

November 2nd, Retrophonics Studios - I had Sue, Yari and Tammy into play an arrangement that Sue wrote for "Safe Travels". A song I wrote in memory of my brother Will. I can't wait for everyone to hear the string arrangement Sue wrote. Also for you to hear the great playing that Tammy and Yari did. Sue also played violin parts on "Come on" and "This Romance". A great afternoon in the studio. Thanks Jim. Next week will be Frankie to finish the drum tracks, can't wait!

November 3rd, Election Day - Theresa and I worked in the yard and later watched the election. What a joke, we have one screwed up country right now.

November 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It looked like rain but it held off, we had a nice night!

November 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at -the Corner Bar - We had a fun night playing as usual. A lot of folks are being careful about being inside right now so if you want to see the Carpetbaggers in a smaller setting, catch us right now at The Corner Bar on Thursdays. Hopefully, this  will not last forever. Thanks for all the folks that are safely supporting our music!

November 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I was rained on a little trying to set up, but Tina, the manager said it would clear up in a bit. I decided to take a chance on the information she had and it turned out to be a great evening on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

November 7th, I was off - Braylen's baseball game got cancelled due to rain. We picked up Bella our new dog. She belonged to my late brother Will.

November 8th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It looked like rain but it held off. I had a nice afternoon on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

Looking forward to being at Retrophonics on Monday with Frankie, Sue and Jim and then at Bagan and Compnay on Tuesday for our "Live" show.

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 October 26th, Retrophonics Studios - Barry Dunaway was in today and cut a wonderful bass track on "Nothing At All", a song George Reeves and I wrote. I put a bass track on "Back Again" and "Telephone Lightning". All the bass tracks are done. Sue will be in next week.

October 27th, Day off - I have a new phone, it's an iPhone. I've not had a smartphone I've had a flip phones up until now. I hope it doesn't take the rest of my days on this earth to figure out how to use it.

October 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - What a great night! I really enjoyed playing music with Sue tonight. Brady Green hung out with us for awhile. See you next Wednesday!

October 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at Corner Bar - It's getting better each week. Always a great time playing with this group. Come down and check it out!

October 30th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another great evening out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff.

October 31st, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Zaharia's - Frankie wasn't with us tonight, he was helping Tony out at The Winery. Someone called out and Sue and I could do the Zaharia's gig without him. Our gig was fantastic had a great crowd! The rain stopped us for a few minutes but we were able to keep going the second time the rain came a little after 8pm that was it. Thanks Angelika and staff you guys are the best! See you the 3rd Saturday in November!

I'm looking forward to the studio this week. Sue will be trying to finish her parts. She is also writing a string arrangement for "Safe Travels". Tammy, Sue's sister and Yaron, Sue's brother-in-law will be joining her. I am so excited to hear her arrangement and the three of them playing it! 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

October 19th, Songwriter's Night - It was Bob, Tom Edwards and me that climbed up on the stage tonight to play our music for a small but mighty crowd. We were missing Amy Hendrickson (her baby was sick). This was our first Songwriter's Night since the middle of March. I'm so glad Pat (owner) is giving us this space to play our own music. See you the 3rd Monday next month!

Dave, Bob Patterson, Tom Edwards

October 20th, DAVE at Pizzalley's -  It was a nice afternoon on the porch downtown. There were a lot of the same faces. Theresa, Dylan and Mike Howard stopped by. See you next month on November 17th 3pm to 6pm. Come check it out, they have a great Happy Hour with 2 for 1 drinks and you get a free slice.

October 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was so good to have Sue back. We had a small but might crowd. Looking forward to getting together with the whole gang tomorrow.

 October 22nd Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie, Sue and Tony at the Corner Bar - The crowd is getting a little better each week. We understand it's due to the pandemic but people are slowly and carefully coming back. There is plenty of room for more folks and still be safe. The music was a real treat. I am in very good company on Thursday's  with Sue, Tony and Frankie. Sometimes I look to my left and can't believe the talent. I'm a lucky guy. If you feel comfortable, stop on down we will be there playing!

October 23rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Out on the porch by the water, another nice night! A little rain came through but not enough to stop me. Thanks Brian, Tina, Dave and staff! See you on Sunday 2 to 5pm!

October 24th, Day off - We voted today and we went to Braylen's baseball game after that, Go Astro's!

October 25th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - A hot day out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best! See you on Friday, November 30th 5 to 9 pm.

Looking forward to getting back into the studio (Retrophonics). This week Barry Dunaway will be in cutting a bass track on "Nothing At All". I will be putting bass tracks on "Telephone Lightning" and "Back Again".  Theresa, Brianna, Braylen and I are healthy and back working. 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

 

September 28th, Day off -  I cancelled my session at Retrophonics, I'm not feeling well.

September 29th, Day off - I'm still resting.

September 30th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - I'm still not feeling so well. I don't have a temperature I'm going to set up and then see how I feel.

October 1st, Carpetbaggers, DAVE, Frankie, Sue and Tony at Corner Bar (cancelled) -This would have been our first gig back but I went to the doctor this morning I just couldn't shake whatever was ailing me. I tested positive for Covid so it's 10 to 14 days in quarantined for me.  All gigs for me will be canceled until October 14th! 

October 12th, Retrophonics Studios Cancelled

October 13th, Day off

October 14th, DAVE at Hurricane Grill and Wings - I hadn't picked up a guitar since the 1st of October so I was a little nervous. I had a great crowd, a lot of my friends stopped by to welcome me back. I missed Sue but she will be back next Wednesday. Woody Pernell stopped by, it's always good to see my old friend and band mate.

October 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and Tony at Corner Bar - It was our first night back! Pat has a whole new crew (Mary Kay and 4 new girls). We had a small but mighty crowd. It was a lot of fun getting back with these guys. We missed Sue but she will be back next week.

October 16th, DAVE at Tides and Oyster Co. - I had a nice night at a great place. I missed Sue though.

October 17, Day off 

October 18th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon on the porch by the water. The rain came right at the end of my gig. Thanks Brian, Dave and Tina you guys are the best!

I am going to skip one more week at the studio, will be back next week with Barry doing a bass track on "Nothing At All" and me doing tracks on "Telephone Lightning" and "Back Again". Looking forward to Sue getting back in town this 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