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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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