August 1st, Retrophonics Studios - I laid down a bass part for "My Story". We started mixing "My Bird", from The Big Lonesome, still missing some tracks but we are going to go with what we got. We have guitar (Jim DeVito) on "My Chevrolet", then The Big Lonesome Rides Again will be complete as far as music. Dan Bagan and I will get to work on the packaging. Can't wait for everyone to hear and see it.

August 2nd, Bagan and Company "LIVE" - We had a good "LIVE" show, Bob Patterson kicked butt.

Sound check 

August 3rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was hot out, even with the heat I had a great time. It was good to have Frankie with us.

August 4th, Bagan and Company - I saw Dan's new idea for tipping during our "LIVE" show. We also talked about what we were going to do with our last two The Big Lonesome releases.

August 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at Pelican Landing - Had a blast! Kind of a light crowd but we still brought it!

August 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a hot but nice show on the porch by the water.

August 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - We had a nice long night. It was packed and hot! We were glad the grilled cheese and hot dogs were back on the menu. Thanks Kyle and staff you guys are the best!

August 7th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's -  I had a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

I had a good week! I'm looking forward to continuing on with my projects with Jim Devito at Retrophonics Studios and with Dan Bagan at Bagan and Company. 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

Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

July 25th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I loaded the files for "Life Goes On" a song I started at Cave Canem Studios with Barry Dunaway. Sue Westcott had added some violin parts to the 2 track now we can start mixing. Also laid down tracks to a new song I just finished called "Clouded Memories". Jim and I reviewed his guitar tracks on "My Chevrolet" for the upcoming Big Lonesome CD. And last of all we got the tracks ready to start mixing The Big Lonesomes version of "My Bird". It was a good day.

July 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Yesterday morning I started a new tune "Harpoon Sadie", it has a "Not Fade Away" feel. At the gig, the weather report said it was going to rain the whole time we were playing, so we set up under cover. It spit a few drops while I was setting up but then didn't rain a drop all night. The place was packed, we had a blast! See you next Wednesday!

July 28th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I got some ideas for our "Best Of Bagan and Company LIVE"  featuring the Carpetbaggers. Also getting some ideas for the next two The Big Lonesome releases "My Bird" and "My Chevrolet".  

July 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - We had a great night! Tommy Gilstrap sat in - what a treat!

July 29th,  DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Hot! Hot! Hot! I got through it though. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff, you guys are the best!

July 30th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at JT's Seafood Shack - Another hot evening, but we had a good time. We missed Sue but would like to thanks all of our friends for showing up. We would also like to thank the new owner Wes and staff for talking good care of us. We will miss you Johnny and Brittany!

July 31st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I  had a great afternoon on the porch by the water!

I have some things to work on at Retrophonics. Starting to get some ideas about our "LIVE" Volume 1 at Bagan and Company with Dan. I'm also working on a new tune either Harpoon Sally or Harpoon Sadie, haven't decided yet. 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

Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band