April 12th - We worked around the yard and we are hooked! TT and I watched The Tutors for the rest of the day.

April 13th, DAVE at St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Bar - It ad a nice evening! Don't know many people there anymore but the place looks real nice. See you here with the band "Carpetbaggers" on April 23rd.

April 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - What a nice night! There was a great crowd and I was playing with two great players. We tried "Hot Rod Lincoln". I haven't done that in a good while.

Dave, Sue, Tony photo: W. Westcott

April 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Corner Bar - What a night! The place was packed! It was good to see Don Oja Dunaway, JC, Dino and Martin. See you here Monday for Songwriters Night.

April 16th,  Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides Oyster Co. - What a nasty rainy night. I got loaded in right before the rain. Sue called and couldn't find anywhere to park so I came outside to help her find parking and help with her gear. We both started out the night soaked. As always the crowd was great and we had a great time! See you the third Friday of next month. By the way the Swiss Mushroom burger was great!

April 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - The weather didn't look promising all day but when I got ready to leave it was beautiful outside. We had a great night maybe not under the stars but at least the rain held off until we were packed to leave. See you the first Saturday of next month.

April 18th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I went to set up and Dave and I decided it was going to be nasty all day. Well, the only nice part of the day was when I was suppose to be playing. Sometimes it happens that way. 

Looking forward to being in the studio with Jim and Frankie finishing background vocals and Frankie adding some tomtom's to "Come On". Also looking forward to working with Dan Bagan this week maybe finishing up our "Live And A Little Touched" project. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!  Keepin' It Real!-David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 April 6th, Carpetbaggers at Bagan and Company "Live" streaming from the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine - Bob Patterson did a nice opening set. In the future we plan to spotlight a singer songwriter for the first 20 minutes of the show. I think we got a take on "Midnight Blue" for my "Live And A Little Touched" project. Thanks Dan, Clay, Theresa and Wayne you guys always do a great job. Thanks for supporting Carpetbaggers music. See you the first Tuesday of next month.

April 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue - Hurricane Grill and Wings - The place was packed! Thanks Carl and Marcia for bring half the audience with you.

April 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Corner Bar - We had a great night! Don Oja Dunaway stopped by. It was our last gig in town this week and it was a good one.

April 9th, 10th and 11th, DAVE solo at the Big Deck in Cedar Key - I had a great Friday and Saturday although the weather was starting to turn Saturday night. When I woke up Sunday morning to go set up it went from bad to worse. We decided to call the Sunday afternoon gig off and it turned out to be the right thing to do. The drive home had it's moment for sure, but we made it home safe. We went out to dinner with the family that evening, me, Theresa, Brianna and Braylen. We were back from dinner and watching the Tutors before we would have arrived home from the gig. 

I have no studio day this week, next week Frankie and I will finish the background vocals. Frankie will also add a tom tom track to "Come On". Another busy week out there playing hope to see everyone! Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!! Keepin' It Real!-David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 March 29th, OFF - We're home from camping today and unpacked and watched "The Tutors". 

 March 30th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on about 6 tunes today fixing little things that weren't exactly right. "Back Again", "Old Broken Hearts", "This Romance", "Confederate Lament", "Nothing At All" and "Telephone Lightning"

March 31st, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue - Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great evening. There was a threat of rain so we played in the tent. It was good to see Carl, Marcia and family, also Rick Levy.

April 1st, Carpetbaggers  DAVE, Sue, Tony and Woody Corner Bar - What a great night! Tony had some friends in from Buffalo along with all our regulars. It turned out to be a great night. We missed Frankie but Woody was up for the task and did a great job. See you next week!

Carpetbaggers with Woody Pernell on percussion

April 2nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice evening out on the porch by the water. It was a little chilly near the end. See you back here on Easter Sunday 2pm to 5pm. 

April 3rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - It was windy as all get out and cold but we set up outside anyway. Thanks to all of our friends that shared the night with us at this great venue. Kyle and staff are always very nice to us. Elizabeth Roth stopped by it was good to see her.

April 4th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Great crowd, great weather,  great fun!

I'm looking forward to our Bagan and Co. "Live" show this Tuesday. Also looking forward to getting together with Dan to finish up our "Live And A Little Touched" Project. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 22nd, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "Safe Travels" and "Dust Them Blinds". We are getting closer to the completion on the Carpetbaggers second release.

March 23rd, OFF  - I worked around the yard and watched "The Tutors" with Theresa.

March 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - What a night! Great weather, great audience! Always look forward to this gig!

March 25th, Bagan & Company - Dan and I worked on my "Live And A Little Touched" project. It will be 10 videos, I'm excited the end is in sight. 

March 25th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Corner Bar - What a night! It is always a pleasure to share the stage with these great players. Thanks for supporting Carpetbagger's music.

March 26th, Carpetbaggers  DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - This was a great end to the week! I can't say it enough, I really enjoy playing in this band. Thanks for supporting the Carpetbagger's music. See you here next Saturday!

March 27th, 28th and 29th, Theresa and I went camping at Salt Springs. We had a great time at the KOA with Jodie and March also Sky Blue and Paris. We will definitely do it again soon. It was our second trip in the new camper.

Looking forward to a busy week look and to seeing everyone at the gigs. 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