Saturday, October 30, 2021

October 18th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on a new track for "Say Grace", The Carpetbaggers 3rd project. It's a song called "The Less Fortunate Ones". We also worked on the mix "Wait a Minute", a song performed by The Big Lonesome.

October 18th, Songwriter's Night at Pelican Landing - We had a nice night at Pelican Landing playing our songs.  Elizabeth and Mike did a great job. Bob introduced a new tune. looking forward to next month.

Dave, Bob, Elizabeth, Mike

October 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was  a rough day that continued through the night for me. I should have changed strings, it might have made it a little better. Sue and Tony stepped up to the plate as usual and kicked butt. Thank you!

October 21st, Bagan and Company - Designed and ordered more Don't Stare at The Sun CDs. Set up date for photo shoot for pictures for the new CD "Back Again".  

October 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - We had a great night! Come check out our new Thursday gig! Thanks Jeff and staff!

October 22nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great evening out on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff!

October 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borrillo's - What a great place. I talked to Dewey about it the night before and he said he enjoyed playing there and it was a nice place, he wasn't lying. Our first night, Jerry and Delia and the staff were great! We will be back there January 29, 2022. We are looking forward to it! Thanks!

Carpetbaggers at Borrillo's 

It's been a great week! I'm looking forward to getting back in the studio on Monday and seeing Kevin Cosner and his band Modern West. I'm also looking forward to shooting the cover pictures for our "Back Again" project. 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


Saturday, October 23, 2021

October 4th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "Took Off Like A Rocket"  a track from my sessions with Barry Dunaway at his studio. There will be 3 or 4 tracks from those sessions being considered for our 3rd release "Say Grace". Also laid down a new song I wrote "America".

October 5th, Bagan and Company  - We had a good show last night. Bad Dog Mama did a great job. See you next month November 2nd at a new starting time of 7:30 pm. We missed Sue, I hope she is feeling better.

October 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening, thanks Frankie for filling in for Sue, you sounded great as always. You to Tony!

October 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - Again, a great night! I'm going to miss the band while I'm over on the gulf coast for a few days playing solo at The Big Deck Bar and Grill.

October 8th, 9th and 10th, DAVE at The Big Deck - I had a great weekend as usual. It's hard not to have fun playing at such a great place. Thanks Bryan, Darlene and staff, you guys are the best! 

October 11th, Retrophonics Studios  - Jim and I finalized The Carpetbaggers new release "Back Again". We also worked on "Wait a Minute" a cover song recorded by The Big Lonesome.

October 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great time, no rain, we were out under the umbrellas. We had a visit from Brady Green and Woody Pernell, that's always special!

October 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - This has turned out to be the best decision we have made lately. We would like to thank Jeff, Jennifer and the wonderful staff at this great venue. Come check it out! We were visited by Bob Ganley and Steve Bennett.

October 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the Rhythm and Ribs Festival - It was a blast! Great job goes out to all the folks that were involved with this event. Thanks for having us start your show! 

Carpetbaggers at Rhythm and Ribs Festival

October 16th, Carpetbaggers Dave, Sue and Frankie Zaharias - Well we didn't get any rain while we were playing, it came after we packed out, thank goodness.  It was a great time playing with these two greats! See you next month, thanks Angelica and staff!

October 17th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! See you next Friday. Thanks Brian, Tina, Dave and staff you guys are the best!

Things are going great this month,  I'm looking forward to the studio this week. I will be working on The Big Lonesome release and Carpetbaggers' "Say Grace". It will be the third release for the Carpetbaggers. 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

Thursday, October 7, 2021

September 28th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I finished the mix on "Back Again". The Carpetbaggers 2nd release. I can't wait for everyone to hear it. We will work on the layout and shoot the pictures for the cover and the back over the next week or so.

September 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grille and Wings -  We had a great night under the umbrellas. Thanks Abe and staff you guys are the best! See you next week!

September 30th, Bagan and Company - We worked on the layout for "Back Again" the Carpetbaggers 2nd release. 

September 30th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - What a great night! Come check out Pelican Landing on Thursdays!

October 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a great afternoon on the porch by the water! What a great place! 

I've finished "Back Again" the Carpetbaggers 2nd release. I've started work on "Say Grace" our next project. I also finished "LIVE And A Little Touched". It's a flash drive with 10 videos and audio tracks. 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