May 10th, I didn't have a gig today so it was a honey do day - I worked around the house with TT and we watched a few episodes of The Crown.

May 11th, DAVE at The Fish and Oyster Company - A little rainy but I still set up outside. It turned out to be a fun night. Thanks everyone, see you the second Tuesday of every month!

Dave solo at St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co

May 12th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We some rain but just a little, we were lucky Abe and Collette decided to set us up under the tent. Sue and Tony both brought down the house with their playing. A good evening under the tent.

Tony Scozzaro

David Watt Besley

Sue Seymour Westcott

May 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Woody at the Corner Bar - Well, it was another crazy night. Frankie was under the weather so Woody Pernell joined us for the evening, he did a great job. We had George Brackens sit in with us on violin, we played Moon River, he did a great job. We would like to thank Sam, Don, Dino and George who are musicians in town that support Carpetbagger's music. We hope Frankie feels better, you were missed.

May 14th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished "Midnight Blue", next week we will try to complete "Live And A Little Touched" I can't wait!

May 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Woody Pernell at The St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co. - Once again Woody did a great job! Brandon came out and helped Woody tweak his sounds and it was good. We missed Frankie and he has told me he's looking forward to getting back to work next week. Tony and Sue as always kicked butt. We did our second run on "The Devil Went Down To Georgia",  it went a lot better. See you at The St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co. in a couple months. Thanks Aden, Yvonne and staff.

Carpetbaggers at St Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co.

May 16th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - What a nice afternoon on the porch by the water. Doesn't get much better than this. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

We starting to mix "Back Again", "YAY" I am excited about our second Carpetbagger's release. It's all in Jim's hands now with maybe with me chiming in every now and then. Also closing in on "Live And a Little Touched" a DVD/ CD that I've been working on with Dan Bagan at Bagan and Company. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real!-David

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 May 4th, Retrophonics  - Tony added a few guitar tracks to complete the new CD  "Back Again". Now on to the mixing and the art work.

May 4th, Bagan and Company "Live", The Carpetbaggers with the opening performance by Michael Howard - Mike did a great job! We had a small audience which was cool. At the end of our show we recorded a live version of "Upside Down" for my "Live And A Little Touched" project that Dan (Bagan and Company) and I have been working on.  The next live stream is June 1st.

Dave and Mike

May 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice evening out on the deck. Darlene and Bryan from the Big Deck in Cedar Key stopped by. Jim and Nancy DeVito and friends were with us tonight too. Thanks Abe, JJ, Collette, Sherry and staff.

Bryan (Mr. Sneaky) and Darlene

May 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the Corner Bar - What a great night! Everyone was working real hard. We have some great folks that support our music and a great place to play and great food! It doesn't get any better than this!

May 7th, 8th and 9th, - DAVE The Big Deck Bar and Grill - Once again a great weekend at The Big Deck! Thanks Bryan, Darlene and staff you guys are the best! See you the 2nd weekend of June! Can't wait!

the big guy himself having fun in CK

It was a great week looking and I'm looking forward to what's coming up. There will be no studio this week just a lot of gigs. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -david

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April 26th - A much needed day off. I have a bunch of things I have been putting off doing around the house.  We went to Braylen's baseball game at 5, they played great!

April 27th, DAVE at The Wee Pub, Jekyll Island, GA- It was a longer drive than I'm use to for a gig during the week, also a different night. I met some nice folks and had a little trouble with my amp rack. But I was still able to do the gig. The reuben sandwich and salad were good.  I got home safe about 12:30 am.

April 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings -What a night! The place was packed! We saw a lot of friends we haven't seen in forever, I'm glad they are getting out. Thanks Abe, JJ and staff you guys are the best!

April 29th, Bagan and Company - We put a plan together for the new "Live And A Little Touched" DVD and the cover shot for the new Carpetbaggers CD "Back Again".

April 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Corner Bar - We had another great night at the Corner Bar! Thanks for supporting Carpetbaggers music!

Dave

Tony

Sue

Frankie

April 30th - Aunt Kate's - It was a beautiful evening, that's until 7pm, then a rain came in. I was able to get my gear out of the way thanks to my fisherman friends Doug and Randy who gave me fair warning. 

May 1st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - What a nice night! I'm happy we are doing shows at this venue. Thanks Kyle and staff you, guys are the best! See you the first Saturday in June!

May 2nd, DAVE Aunt Kate's - The rain they called for in the afternoon never came. I made up my hour from Friday, played from 12:30 to 4:30. I had a great time. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

Tony will be in the studio this week putting on a few guitar tracks. Looking forward to our "Live" Show with special guest Michael Howard. Also hope to get a live version after the show on Tuesday of "Upside Down" for my new "Live And A Little Touched" project. Brother Ed is sending pictures to add to the "Midnight Blue" video. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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April 19th, Songwriter's Night at the Corner Bar - It was a wonderful Songwriter's Night. Doug Spears and Cindy and Frank Bear were a pleasure to listen to. We will all be at Bob Patterson's Lullaby Of The Rivers Music Festival this weekend along with a host of others. Stop by if you can!

Bob, Doug, Cindy, Frank and Dave

April 20th, Retrophonics Studios  - Frankie was in with us this morning. We put some tom toms on "Come On".  We did background vocals on "Telephone Lightning" and"Miss Me But Let Me Go".

April 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great night the place was packed,mMy Dad and Margie were down also TT, Braylen and Brianna, it was a family affair. 

April 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Corner Bar - What a night! Frankie and I were a little under the weather but Sue and Tony kicked in and got us through the show. My Dad and Margie were in the audience once again.  It was really great seeing Kevin and Claudia, its been a while.  

Kevin and Claudia

April 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co. - It was a nice night and a  nice crowd. Thanks St. Augustine Seafood and Oyster Co. See you next month!

April 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at the Lullaby Of The Rivers Music Festival - We had a great time at Bob Paterson's first festival. I saw a lot of musicians I haven't seen for awhile. Thanks for having us at your festival Bob!

Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony

April 25th, Chase Rescue Sanctuary - Theresa, Braylen and I took a trip to Webster, Florida. We had a good time at the the animal sanctuary but fought a lot of rain on the way over. A long fun day.

Braylen at Chase Rescue Sanctuary

It's been a busy week, and looks like its going to continue to be so, I hope to see you out there somewhere. 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