December 4th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I ended up working only on "Harpoon Sadie". It was a nice session Johnny did some nice percussion work, I did a small electric guitar part, and Jim did some great mixing and coaching.

December 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and maybe Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We canceled.  The parking lot was only 1/2 usable.  Abe said that it had been paved and due to the cold it hadn't dried completely, so not a lot of parking for our people. See you next week.

December 7th, OFF -  Finished writing another new song called "In-Between". Stay tuned for the finished product.

December 8th, 9th and 10th, Holmes Beach, FL - Chuck and Dara Caudill's for the weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend! Thanks Chuck and Dara you guys are the best. Chuck and Scott did a great job Friday night at Mattison's Riverwalk Grille. It was great seeing Bill and Barb Bartow before the Simply (TOO LOUD) Queen show. Thanks Snoopy for putting us up and everyone else for putting up with us. See you next year!!! I'm looking forward to the studio this week with Jim and Johnny. We are going to work on "Rocket". On a sad note we lost a good friend Bill Brown affectionately called Captain Yak. We will miss you. As so many times before you loose contact with a friend and then they are gone. Try to stay in touch with your friends, there are so many ways to do it these days. I wish I had spent more time with this good man. R.I.P.  Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!  Keepin' It Real!!! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band 

The North Star Band 

November 27th, Retrophonics Studios - We worked on a mix for "Twilight" with Jim Devito. I am really starting to get excited about this project. Next week hope to work on "Rocket" and "Harpoon Sadie" with Johhny Medico and Jim.

November 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony - Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was cold but had a great time! Thanks to all who braved the weather. We missed you Frankie! (he didn't brave the weather)

December 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another a nice evening on the porch by the water!

December 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - The weather was threatening so we set up inside, it was one of our best nights at this venue. The audience was great! The volume inside is real live but I feel like we pretty much held it down to a mighty roar. Thanks Kyle and staff you guys are the best!

December 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I gave it a try even though Brian had his doubts he said to get started anyway. I knew his first instinct was right later when I saw Doug from the boat dock come running. I knew there was ran coming, and he always right. I tried. See you back here in a few weeks.

This week I'm getting together with Jim Devito and Johnny Medico to work on "Rocket" and "Harpoon Sadie". I'm getting closer each week to completing this project called Poor-dum. I also talked to Dan Bagan he is feeling better every day and we are going to get together next Thursday and see how it goes. That's great news!!! Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' it Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band 

The North Star Band 

November 20th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on the mix for 'Twilight". We're getting closer to completion.

November 21st, Songwriter's Night a The World Famous Oasis Tiki  Bar - This was our first night doing this here. It was a great night! I think this is a good fit. Thanks Jean and all the folks at the Oasis! Also thanks to Katherine and Don you were both great! See everyone on December 19th for the next show.

Don, Katherine, Bob and Dave

November 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice evening under the roof.  It looked like it might rain when I set up. I think we sang some of the best harmonies we ever have tonight. It was a special evening.

November 23rd, Happy Thanksgiving - Theresa, Brianna and Braylen put together a great meal, Theresa mostly. It was nice to spend the day with family, Jay included. 

November 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at St Augustine Fish House - The weather held out it was just a little chilly. Joel, Michelle and friends were down. It's always good to see our Virginia friend, Joel. The band is playing together as good as it ever has. It's fun hanging out with this crew!

November 26th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to lousy weather! See you this Friday from 4 to 7pm. Theresa and I went by Sue and Wayne's new place. They did a great job, looks fabulous! 

I had a great week! I really enjoyed listening to our band singing harmonies this week. That's what I enjoy the most. Looking forward to the studio this week with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. Also starting to get some early mixes for the new North Star Band project. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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November 1st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice chilly night playing somewhere else on A1A.

Dave, Sue, Tony and Frankie

November 3rd, Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival - Sue and I played on the Skeet Stage at the Shrimp and Grits Festival on Jekyll Island. Brother Ed Pickett joined us. It was windy and cool but it was a great time! It was good to see all our friends from Virginia that showed up, and all the folks we played for. Thanks for supporting our music. Also thanks to Jekyll Island and Ed Pickett for a great evening.

November 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery -  What a nice night to be looking over beautiful St. Augustine from the top of  the Winery.

November 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another great afternoon on the porch by the water!

November 6th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "Life Goes On" and "Get Along Little Pony". It is amazing to me Jim DeVito's knowledge and experience when it come to mixing. It is a real art and he is one of the best!

November 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It turned out to be a beautiful evening. We made some good music!

November 9th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at The World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar - It was our first time here.  I think it went nice. We would like to thank Jean for tracking us down. We will be back December 21st! Can't wait!

November 10th, 11th & 12th, DAVE at The Big Deck Bar and Grill in Cedar Key - Never fails, always a blast playing at this wonderful venue. I was sorry Darlene and Brian were under the weather I hope they are feeling better. See you in January!

November 13th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on a mix "I'm So Gone" a song I co-wrote with Chris McVey.

November 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings -  We had a great evening! We decided to set up in the inside area, good idea. It rained for the last hour. It was a fun night.

November 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Tony at Tides Oyster Co - It was a nice time. The crowd missed Sue but Tony kicked butt!

November 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borillo's - The Night of Lights kick off what more can I say. The place was crowded I had some guitar issues the band did a great job carrying on without me 

November 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue performed at Island Prep Friendsgiving Celebration and Fundraisers - Sue and I played a about a 45 minute show. It was fun, still having guitar problems what do you do? The show must go on. Brianna and Page did a great job organizing this event. Good to see Amy and Jim the other artists that performed.

It's been a great month! Looking forward to the completion of Poor-Dum my new solo CD produced and recorded by Jim DeVito with a lot of help from Johnny Medico. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' it Real! -David

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October 16th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey Adams was in today, he put a pedal steel track on "I'm So Gone" and on "Rocket".  It's up to Jim DeVito to do his magic on production to complete my 5th solo CD Poor-Dum...then on to the next.

October 17th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room- It was a great songwriter's night as always. Bob, Fond and John were just great! Sue Westcott was amazing. It's been a good run at this venue, we will see you next month, November 14th at a new place. 

Fond, Sue, John, Bob and Dave

October 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening at Hurricane's. It's always good to get together with the band at this venue.

October 19th - Theresa and I went to check out the Oasis Tiki Bar, looks good as new location for Songwriter's Night and Sue and I playing once a month.

October 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - It was a blast as usual with Sue. They're really sprucing up the place. Looks great!

October 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borillo's - It was a strange but nice night. I don't think anyone of us had much gas in the tank.  We got the job done though, way to hang tough guys and gal.

October 22nd, Brady Green's Celebration of Life - It was a sad day but we all know Brady is in a better place. He was a good friend and big part of my musical career. Safe travels my friend.

October 23rd, Retrophonics Studios & Sun City - Long day. Jim and I took a look at what we have on the 10 tracks of my new solo cd Poor-Dum". Jim says we have everything we need so now we are mixing. I still have two new tunes to lay down hopefully in the next two weeks "The Way It Is" and "Making Rainbows". Later on Theresa and I met my my Dad and Margie at the Crazy Crab in Hilton Head SC for dinner and to drop off his guitar that Scott Sweet set up for him. This was the closest they were coming to us for awhile.

October 25th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was under the weather, but the show must go on and we did. It was a wonderful night Sue and Tony kicked butt. The rain came with about 1 minute left in "Don't Stare At The Sun" one of our tunes the last song of the night.

October 29th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had another great afternoon on the porch by the water!

October 31st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim And I started the mixing for Poor-Dum my new solo CD. We are going to work down the list, song #1 was "I Feel The Love" and Jim did a nice mix. We started on #2 "Life Goes On", but didn't get it all done...will continue next week. I'm excited. Looking down the road, after the release of Poor-Dum I plan to get back on the Carpetbaggers release Say Grace and at the same time I'll work with Jim and Johnny to start my next solo CD Project No. 6.

I'm looking forward to the gigs this week and then heading to Georgia on Friday. Sue and I will be performing on the Skeet Stage at The Shrimp & Grits Festival, hopefully we will get Ed Pickett to sit in. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band 

The North Star Band 

October 9th, Retrophonics Studios - Frankie and Sue sang some harmonies on "I Feel The Love", "Get Along Little Pony" and got started on "Rocket".

October 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The Beacon Listening Room - It was a weird start but I think everything turned out okay. Thanks for supporting Carpetbaggers' music!

Carpetbaggers at The Beacon Listening Room

October 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We got lucky and beat the rain. Thanks everyone for supporting the Carpetbaggers' music.

Carpetbaggers at Hurricane Grill and Wings

October 12th, Private Party - Sue and I played a party for the EPIC Healthcare Group at The Beacon. It was a nice evening!

October 13th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! I also finished another tune "Making Rainbows" will try to lay it down in two weeks after I finish the tracks for my new CD Poor-Dum.

October 14th - Jay and I went to see Government Mule. It was good to get to hang out with Matt and the band was great. I like the new bass player he adds to an already smokin' show. 

October 15th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another nice afternoon out on the porch by the water!

I'm looking forward to having Mickey Adams in the studio again, adding pedal steel tracks to "I'm So Gone" and "Rocket". Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!!!    DAVE

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

October 2nd, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey Adams had some unexpected things come up and was unable to make the session. Jim and I worked on getting mixes ready for me, Frankie and Sue to do background vocals next week. Getting closer!

October 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Finally no rain even though there was a cloud hanging over us for the whole evening. It was nice to be back playing with the band we have been off for a week. Sue was in Georgia doing a show, Tony and Frankie doing the Tony and Friends. I was off doing things around the house and working in the yard.

October 5th, Corner Sushi - Theresa and I had sushi with Darlene, Brianna and Braylen. We love Corner Sushi, it's the best!

October 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! J.C. Hatfield and Noelle showed up.

October 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - It was a fun night.

October 8th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another nice day out on the porch by the water.

It's been a busy week! Looking forward to having Frankie and Sue in the studio for background vocals on Poor-Dum. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!   Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

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September 25th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey was in and put a banjo and guitar part on "Twilight".

September 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a rainy night at Hurricane's. Thanks for all the brave folks that hung out in the nasty weather. 

I've been off from gigs for almost a week. I'm getting a lot done around the house, and working on a couple new tunes for the band. I've written one song named "Another Day" and put tracks down on it with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. I've started on another one "Making Rainbows" or "Chasing Rainbows" not sure yet. I"m looking forward to Mickey Adams last trip into the studio. We will be working on "I'm So Gone", "Rocket" and "Another Day". Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!    Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

September 18th, Retrophonics Studios - Frankie was under the weather and Sue was out of town, so there were no background vocals for Poor-Dum today. I just wrote a new tune called "Another Day" so I brought it in to Jim DeVito and we started to lay it down. Johnny Medico came in and the three of us went off to the races. I listened through it again the next morning and wow! Good job gentleman! I hope to have Mickey Adams in next week!

September 19th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - We had a great songwriter's night. Larry and Alex were fantastic. It was good to have Bob back. See you next month here on October 17th.

Alex, Larry, Bob and Dave

September 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice evening. I enjoyed hangin' out and playing with Sue and Tony! We missed Frankie.

September 22nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a nice evening out on the porch by the water!

September 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at St Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co - We had a great night! It was good to see Chris McVey and Amy.

September 24th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Happy Birthday to my brother Will in heaven I miss you, Trisha and Mom. The afternoon was nice out on the porch by the water! Good to see Jody Straton and his wife.

I'm looking forward to having Mickey Adams in the studio. It's getting closer and closer to the release of Poor-Dum. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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September 8th, 9th and 10th, DAVE at The Big Deck - Canceled due to the effects of hurricane Idalia. I'm heart broken for the people of Cedar Key. A lot of work ahead for them.

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September 12th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at The Beacon Listening Room - It was great to get back playing with the band. Great time!

September 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings -  It was a nice kind of laid back evening.

September 14th, Bagan and Company - Spent time with Dan to finalized the packaging for Poor-Dum my new solo release.

September 14th, Yaron's memorial and celebration of life - We played some songs and Wayne and Sue told some stories about out recently departed friend.

September 15th, DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - It was a slow start but turned out to be a great night! Always fun to play at this venue.

September 16th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borrillo's - What a great way to end a week with the band. A nice night playing some good music with friends. It doesn't get any better than that.

September 17th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It started out great out on the porch by the water but as the day went on in slowed down, pretty dang hot. Still always enjoy the day at Aunt Kate's. Good people! Good food! Good time!

I will be in the studio with Frankie doing background vocals for my new solo CD Poor-Dum. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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August 21st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on mixing "Rocket" and then laid down a new tune I just finished called "Darkness". I'm excited about the outcome. It turned out better than I thought, Jim had some great ideas about how to produce it.

August 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the Beacon Listening Room - It was a great night! Come by and check out Taco Tuesday with The Carpetbaggers.

August 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We barely got the show in. About 7pm a big cloud came up and let loose. Things were just getting fun but welcome to Florida.

August 24th, Travel Day to Hague, VA with Frankie at our tail.

August 25th, We made it! Theresa and I went out to dinner with Randy, Acie and Barbara at the Backdraft. 

August 26th, DAVE, Eddie and Frankie, Celebration Of Life for Mark Mitchell - It was a nice celebration for Mark Mitchell. Donna and Bill did a great job organizing it for him. Mark's brother was very nice. We were proud to be a part of this. 

August 27th, DAVE, Eddie and Frankie at Coles Point Tavern - It was a fun afternoon at the Tavern, a lot of friends and family made there way there to see us. It was great to see my Dad and Margie (Eddie's mother), along with my Uncle Charley and Aunt Debbie.

August 31st - September 5th, DAVE at Coles Point Tavern - I always look forward to these shows. It's great to play for all the folks in the Northern Neck. It was great to play with my old bandmate from Ludwell Newton Kevin Ball and his wife Lucille. We performed an original song "Powder Nose Rosie". that we were playing 37 years before. I would like to thanks Chris and Ann for having me come up and play for all these years, they will be moving on in January. You guys are the best! I wish only the best for you both. Hopefully see you in May!

Dave and Kevin

I am a lucky guy!! I get a chance to do what I love and get paid for it too! Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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August 14th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey was under the weather so Jim, Johnny and I worked on mixing "Twilight"

August 15th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - Everyone did an excellent job and what a great audience. I would like to thank Sue Westcott for sitting in with me. Everyone did you proud Bob and we missed you!

Gregory Ruggiero, JC Hattfield, Mike Howard, Dave, Sue Westcott

August 16th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a rain out. A big storm came thru and soaked the whole inside where we play. Later I went down to hang out with the Friends Of Brady Green Remembrance at 88.5 FM with The Dougernot  and a host of others. It was good to hear the stories and all the music Brady made.

August 18th, DAVE and Sue at Tide's Oyster Company and Grill - We had a great time and the place was as cool as The Queen Bee on her violin!

Dave and Sue Westcott

August 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borrillo's - We finally got a Borrillo's in. There was a rain cloud that hung over us for about an hour but no rain. See you guys next month. Come check out what they have done with the place.

August 20th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - They were calling for rain but somehow it missed us. I had a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water.

I'm going to be in the studio mixing my new CD  Poor-Dum. Hopefully we can get it ready for back ground vocals when I get back from Virginia. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!   Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

August 7th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey Adams was in today putting some tracks on "Twilight" and "I Feel Love" he did a great job. It was good to hang out with my old friend in the studio. 

August 8th,  My friend Brady Green left this world today, safe travels my friend.

Dave Besley, Brady Green, Frankie Urzetta, Barry Dunaway at Creekside Dinery

August 9th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We started off with rain, then hot and muggy, but hey, the show must go on. It ended up being a nice evening. Thanks to all that showed up!

August 11th, 12th and 13th, DAVE at The Big Deck - It was a great weekend at The Big Deck! But, it was H O T! It's always great to see all my Cedar Key friends no matter what the weather.

Looking forward to having Mickey Adams in the studio again. Also looking forward to hearing what's going on with Dan Bagan. I've started on my next solo cd called Project No.6. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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 July 31st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked through a mix on "Rocket" it's really coming along.

August 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We made it until 7:30pm then the rain came. Thanks Albert and staff for the trash bags I don't think we lost any gear.

August 3rd, Bagan and Company - Dan and I ordered blank CDs for Poor-Dum and looked for a picture for the inside cover. Getting closer...

August 4th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to rain.

August 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The San Sebastian Winery - We were inside and it never rained. Go figure. We had a nice crowd, everyone did a great job!

August 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was hot but no rain! A nice afternoon on the porch by the water.

I'm excited to have Mickey Adams in the studio today. Just about done with Dan on the layout for Poor-Dum my new CD. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

July 24th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on new vocal tracks for "Twilight" and "Rocket". We are now ready for Frankie, Sue and I to do background vocals. Maybe even Tony.

July 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening, we are making some new friends and always glad to see the old ones. Life is good!

July 27th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished the Poor-Dum design, now we must finish the music!  

July 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at The Beacon Listening Room - We had a nice crowd, some new faces. Thanks to the folks at The Beacon for giving us this night to play.

July 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the San Sebastian Winery - We played inside, it was a good call! We had a nice crowd, it was the first of two nights at this venue. 

July 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony, Rusty Springfield and Hodge at the San Sebastian Winery - Inside good call Kyle! We had Rusty and Hodge with us tonight. They are great players it was a lot of fun.

July 30th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Maybe the hottest day yet out on the porch by the water! I barely made it.

I am excited to do some mixing on my new solo CD Poor-Dum with Jim DeVito. I'm also looking forward to getting with Dan at Bagan and Company  to order some of the packaging for the new CD. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

July 17th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on mixes for "Twilight" and " I'm So Gone". We're getting ready for Frankie and Sue's background vocals and to re-sing a couple of the tunes. It's getting closer!

July 18th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - It was a nice night everyone did a great job! Thanks for supporting our event!

Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room

July 19th - Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was HOT! Everyone hung in there and we got the job done but it was HOT!

July 20th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished the layout for Poor-Dum. When Theresa gets home she will proof it then all we have to do is finish the music. Easy as that.

July 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at St Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co - It was a slow hot start but had a nice crowd pretty quickly. I had fun.

July 21st, Carpetbaggers  DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Company - There were some A/C problems so it was a little warm inside. It slowed down what I think would have been a big evening., still this is a great place to play and we had a good time.

July 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony Borrollo's - Canceled due to extreme weather, hot and rain. See you on August 19th!

July 23rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I was right in the middle of the show when the rain came. It was fun while it lasted.

I hope to sing a couple of vocal tracks on "Twilight" and "Rocket". I also want to get the 6 tracks ready for Frankie and Sue to do some back ground vocals. I can't wait! Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

July 3rd, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I ended up working with Johnny on "Rocket". We put some synthesizer lines in a few of the parts. Johnny will also put some piano on next week.

July 4th - Dinner at home with Theresa and Jay.

July 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was hot and we were under the roof because of the threat of rain. We had a great crowd it was good to have Frankie with us. See you next week!

July 6th, Bagan and Company  - Dan and I worked on the inside design for the cover to Poor-Dum.

July 7th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Canceled due to rain

July 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - It was packed and hot! 

June 9th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Great afternoon for about an hour. Then being on the porch by the water was not so much fun, it poured. I had a blast while it lasted.

July 10th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johhny and I worked on "Rocket". 

July 12th, 13th and 14th, Virginia - Goodbye to Katherine my mother-in-law.

July 15th and 16th, DAVE at The Big Deck - It was a great couple of days at The Big Deck! Thanks to everyone who showed up to sweat with the oldies and originals.

It's been quite a week. We have traveled about 2000 miles in 2 or 3 days. Looking forward to doing some mixing at the studio with Jim DeVito on Poor-Dum. Hopefully I will get together with Dan  at Bagan and Company and continue on with our layout for my it. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real!!! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

 

June 26th, Retrophonics Studios  - We laid down a new track for Project #6 it's called Virginia Pines.

June 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a hot one! Not a huge crowd but we had fun anyway. Frankie was a little under the weather. Great way to spend my birthday!

June 29th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I are working on the cover and back of my new solo CD Poor-Dum.

June 30th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Hot! Hot! Hot! It was still a great time on the porch by the water!

July 1st, DAVE at Private Party - I was at the Pelican Pub, Jeff, Jennifer and staff were wonderful and really took care of me as they always do. Good People, great time! Thanks everyone that supported this charity event.

July 2nd, DAVE Aunt Kate's - It was a hot but a fun day on the porch by the water!

We lost Bella our dog that we adopted after my brother passed away in 2020. She was a good girl and my friend Jay took great care of her. We're sad. Moving on I hope to continue work on mixes for Poor-Dum with Jim  at Retrophonics Studios and continue work on the art work fro Poor-dum with Dan at Bagan and Company. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

June 12th, Retrophonics - Jim and I worked on a mix for "Rocket" and came up with an idea we are going to try next week, I'm excited. 

June 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It looked like it might rain so I set up under cover, but no rain. It still turned out to be a nice evening.  It was good to have Sue back.

June 15th, Bagan and Company - Dan had family in town so I just stopped by and picked up The Big Lonesome inserts. That's right "The Big Lonesome Rides Again" is packaged in CD form, everyone should have one. 

June 15th, Private Party - Patrick and Becka's rehearsal party was a great event. It gives me hope for the future when you see these two young folks and their friends. Also Carl, Marcia, Dan, Mary and the rest of this wonderful family.

June 16th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - It wasa great night! What a nice crowd! It was good to see and talk to JJ, the one they call Jim, Sir Jim and Rita also Phillip. Thanks to all the great folks at The Tides and Oyster Bar! See you next month on July 21st.

June 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie Borrillo's  - It was suppose to rain as the weather says everyday. Well it held off until 9pm which was just enough time to get the show in. We missed Sue but still had fun.

June 18th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a wonderful HOT day out on the porch by the water.

I"m looking forward to getting with Jim  at Retrophonics Studios and doing some mixing on the songs for my new release Poor-Dum. Also looking forward to getting with Dan at Bagan and Company to work on the artwork. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

 

 

June 5th,  Jim DeVito's - We have a mix of "Life Goes On" for my new project Poor-Dum. I hope to release this song by Friday. Al Johnson from The North Star Band was in town to open for the Carpetbaggers on the  'LIVE" show from Bagan & Company on Tuesday.  He did some harmonica on "Harpoon Sadie" and "I'm So Gone" on Wednesday, so we prepared for that too.

June 6th, Bagan and Company "LIVE" - We had some glitches but our great crew got it all worked out. Al Johnson did a great job even if the on air audience didn't get to hear it, we did. "LIVE" is live, everyone gets freaked when something goes wrong. Thanks for supporting us, I'm sure Dan and crew will work out the problem and we will see you on August 1st. We welcome A. I. George to the crew!

Live Show sound check (Dave, Tony & Al Johnson)

June 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Rain, Rain and Rain! I'm glad there was just a 30% chance. Somehow we made it through. We missed Sue.

June 8th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I designed and ordered TBL thumb drives and Dan put together the release of song #3 from my new CD Poor-Dum The song title is "Life Goes On".

June 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Tony at The St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co - It was pretty hot out but the show went good. I'm starting to warm up to the place. I miss Creekside!

June 9th, 10th and 11th, DAVE at The Big Deck - It was a great weekend! We missed Darlene! Thanks to Bryan and the great staff at The Big Deck see you next month.

I hope to continue doing some mixing on my new CD Poor-Dum. Also hope to get with Dan Bagan this week and work on the layout for Poor-Dum. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

May 22nd, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I laid down a new tune "Believe in Somebody" then started getting "I'm So Gone" and "Harpoon Sadie" ready for Al Johnson's harp parts. Then it was off to Virginia.

May 22nd through May 30th, Coles Point Tavern - I had a great week in Virginia. It's always a blast playing for my friends, the Tavern Nation on the Rivah. A few old friends from Farifax High, my high school, came out to see me; Tim Rutherford, Fred Stapleton and Gail. Also Karen was up from St. Augustine, she was someone who had seen me play at the Pelican Landing with the band. Thanks Randy Watts for providing me with the sound, rides, dinner and friendship. Randy, you were the main force that brought me to this great place. Ace for putting me up and putting up with me. Chris and Ann and the wonderful staff at The Coles Point Tavern for having me play and who took such good care of me while I was there. Mike, Sandra, Selise and Steve for a great Memorial Day cookout. Richard for the fresh blue crabs. And last but not least all the men and women who gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedom here in the great U.S. of A.

May 31st - Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie, Hurricane Grill and Wings, - It was a blast getting back to play with the band.

June 1st, Bagan and Company - We finished and ordered the inserts for The Big Lonesome Rides Again! I will have CD's in a week and thumb drives about a week after that!  

June 2nd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - There was a private party that was scheduled for 6pm under the tent so I started early and ended early. Sorry Bob and Denise. It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water. See you again at Aunt Kate's on Sunday afternoon.

June 3rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - It was a great night! The weather cooperated and there was a big crowd! It doesn't get any better than this. See you next month on Saturday the 8th.

June 4th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's -  It was a beautiful afternoon out on the porch by the water! See you back here June 18th.

I will be in the studio this week working on a mix for "Life Goes On" and preparing 2 tracks from Poor-Dum for my friend and band mate Al Johnson to add some harmonica. I also hope to get the thumb drives designed and ordered for The Big Lonesome Rides Again. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!! - David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band

May 15th, Retrophonics Studios - I got a new track "Silent" with Jim DeVito at the board, it went great. Also worked on a mix for "Harpoon Sadie" and will work on "I'm So Gone" next week to get it ready for Al Johnson to add some harp parts. 

May 16th, Songwriters Night at The Beacon Listening Room - There was a smaller audience that usual but that didn't slow the music down. Deanna and Chris known as Better Half and John Winters were a real treat. One of the better evenings in recent months. Bob, as always brought it and I tried a few new, but old tunes. See you next month. Thanks for supporting "LIVE" original music.

Dave, Chris, Deanna, John, Bob

May 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony Hurricane Grill and Wings - Once again the weather was threatening, yes I know it's Florida so once again we set up under cover. It turned out to be a sunny wonderful evening until about 7pm. We made a good choice! Turned out to be a nice laid back evening, had a good time.

May 18th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on a release from my new solo project "Ain't Life Grand". We also are one proof away from finishing up the The Big Lonesome Rides Again.

May 18th, The Fish and Oyster House - Sue and I were canceled due to bad weather.

May 19th and 20th, Private Event - The 1st of a 2 night private function. Everything went great! Had a blast! Thanks Ron and The St. Augustine FCOC. The 2nd night was long but we made it. Thanks everyone!

May 21st, Lullaby of the River Festival's River Expo - Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie  - It was a great show. Thanks Bob and Carol for letting us be a part of your fundraiser. Duffy Bishop Band was great also Flagship Romance kicked butt.

I will be in the studio today before leaving for Virginia, hoping to lay down a new tune "Beleive  In Somebody".  I'm excited about this one. See you guys next week! Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!!- David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

May 8th, Retrophonics Studios - I laid a rhythm track down for "Someone To Leave Me Alone". We also worked on a mix for "Ain't Life Grand". Thanks Jim Devito!

May 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had some rain right at the beginning of the evening so we had to move under cover. It was a pain but we ended up making a pretty good night of it.

May 11th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I are trying to put the finishing touches on The Big Lonesome Rides Again.

May 11th, The Beacon - It was a slow night but musically it was fun. See you back here in 6 weeks on June 22nd.

May 12th, 13th and 14th, DAVE at The Big Deck - Always a great time in Cedar Key! Thanks Bryan, Darlene and staff you guys are the best! See you June 9th, 10th and 11th.

Looking forward to being in the studio this week with Jim DeVito. I have a new tune "Silent" is the working title and I can't wait to lay it down. Also looking forward to getting together with Dan Bagan and finishing up The Big Lonesome. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

May 1st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on the mix for "I Feel Love", cut a vocal track and did some mixing on "Get Along Little Pony".

May 2nd, Carpetbaggers at Bagan and Company "LIVE" - We had a nice show Buffalo Rose (Tony and Pamela) got us off to a great start. Sue was a little under the weather but hung in there like a real champ. Thanks for supporting our "LIVE" show. See you next month!

May 3rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - A windy beautiful night! An older women fell down leaving the restaurant.  It was the 2nd time in 3 weeks rescue has been called while we were playing, both times they ended up being ok, that's a good thing. See you next week.

May 4th, Private Party- This is one of my favorite shows to play. Everyone is so nice it's such a pleasure to perform our music for these great folks. Thanks Mike and Rene!

May 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - A beautiful evening out on the porch by the water!

May 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - We had a good show it looked like rain but it never came. See you next month! We had a visit from David Lynn Grime, songwriter.

May 7th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - What a beautiful day at a beautiful place. I had a nice time. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best! See you next month!

At the studio with Jim Devito this week I hope to lay a rhythm track down on "Someone To Leave Me Alone" a song that I wrote with the late great Shelton Irwin that will appear on the next North Star Band project. Also move along on the mixes for Poor-Dum my next solo release. I have a new tune I'm working on "Games" but I'm not quite done yet maybe on the list for next week. At Bagan and Company with Dan this week, I hope to finish The Big Lonesome Rides Again. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

April 24th, Retrophonics Studio - Jim and I worked on a new track for project #6 "I'm Such A Fool". We also have a pretty good mix on "I Feel Love".

April 25th, OFF - Working on a new tune "Games".

April 26th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It looked like rain but we got lucky. There were clouds over our heads for most of the evening. Good to have Frankie with us but we missed Sue.

April 27th, Bagan and Company- Dan and I finished The Big Lonesome's new CD packaging. We will get Theresa to proof, then order. Finally! Next we will start working on Poor-Dum my new solo release.  

April 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The Beacon- It was a nasty night, lucky we were inside. We had a nice crowd having such bad weather. See you on May 1st!

April 28th, DAVE Aunt Kate's - The day started out looking like a wash, but the sun came out and it turned out beautiful. A perfect day to be on the porch by the water.

April 29th, The Butcher's Party - Cancelled rescheduled for May 4th!

May 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I went out there in the morning and hung out. Brian, Jake and a bunch of others said that no one would be sitting out in the wind (it was 20 mph or so). They know better than me so we canceled. See you here May 5th and 7th.

I hope to get two acoustic guitar tracks down for a project with The North Star Band. Also we'll continue mixing on Poor-Dum my new solo CD. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!!   Keepin' It Real!! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

April 18th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - It was maybe one of the best Songwriter's nights yet. David Lynn Grimes and Michelle Ingrham were really on their game. Sue Westcott and Melanie Rogers were world class in their performances. Bob and I both looked at each other after the show and smiled. Thanks for supporting original music, thanks for supporting St. Augustine Songwriter's Night. 

Melanie, Michelle, David Grimes, Bob, Sue, Dave

April 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings -  We had a great evening at Hurricane's. David Grimes, (what a great songwriter) stopped by. Deanna and Chris Koebnick from the duo Better Half was in the audience also. We played right after them at The Gamble Rogers Festival. Laurence and Barbara were out tonight too!

April 20th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished the CD label and ordered CDs for The Big Lonesome Rides Again. Hopefully we will get the liner notes and the rest of the package done next week. 

April 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at St. Augustine Fish and Oyster House - What a nice evening. The Dunaway's, Don, Sandra and Martin were present, that is always a treat! 

April 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at The Tide's Oyster Co & Grill - We had a great time as always at this great venue! It was good to see JJ. Thanks to the staff and everyone that came by the Tide's. See you back here on June 16th.

April 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Borrillo's - We had a couple short rain spells but it still turned out to be a nice night. Thanks everyone for braving the weather and supporting our music. I met the new owners Evan and Amy they seemed very excited about their new adventure and they love music. I know everything I have had to eat there was always great! The pizza I had tonight was as good or better.

April 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at The Lullaby of the Rivers Festival - We had a great show at a great festival! Thanks Bob, Carol and everyone else involved, it was a great day.

Dave, Sue and Tony

I hope to get a good track on my new tune "I'm Such A Fool" at Retrophonics Studios with Jim DeVito. Also continue mixing on my new solo CD Poor-Dum. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band  see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 10th, Retrophonics Studios -  I laid down another new tune "Hour Glass" also started a mix on "I Feel Love". Jim did a great job, the tune is going to sound great. Good job Sue, Tony, Frankie and Woody.

April 12th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening. The weather people were calling for rain but it held off. A friend of ours Debbie fainted and had to be taken to the hospital, we heard she was going to be okay. Thanks to the rescue folks as well as the police,  and firefighters, they are all much needed in these crazy times.

April 13th, Bagan and Company -   Dan and I got the CD cover done for Poor-Dum. We'll order next week and hope we can finish the inserts. 

April 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The Beacon -  It was a great night! It rained like cats a dogs but didn't seem to slow our crowd down. See you in two weeks same time same station.

April 14th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - What a beautiful evening. There was a cloud hanging right over me while I was setting up. But, by the time it was time to play it was blue skies as far as you could see. Nothing better than being on the porch by the water!

April 15th, I had no gigs today. Theresa and I went to one of Braylen's baseball games. Their first loss of the season, first 8:30 am game too. Later that day Theresa, Braylen and I met Sue,Wayne, Mel, John, Suzy and Dan at Shaughnessy's to support  Al Johnson, my bandmate from The North Star Band and R.J. Larizza who were playing there. Al and I played a couple of the old original tunes "Redneck Hippie" and "Goose Creek".  We also did "Back To L.A." with R.J.

RJ, Al and Dave

Al and Dave

April 16th, Gamble Rogers Festival- 1pm Sue, Mel and DAVE 4:30pm The Carpetbaggers We had a real nice day at The Gamble Rogers Festival Sue and Mel were great at the workshop I was proud to hang with them. The Carpetbaggers show went great after I got my back up guitar, my main guitar would not work at all. Thanks Frankie, Sue and Tony you guys pulled me through!

Carpetbaggers Dave, Frankie Sue and Tony on stage at The Gamble Folk Fest

I had a good week packed  full of  music. I have another new song ready for the studio next week called "This Fool". I'm also going to be mixing my new solo CD Poor-Dum.  Hopefully I"ll be at Bagan and Company to do more work on The Big Lonesome Rides Again. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' it Real!!- David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band  

April 3rd, Retrophonics Studios - Tony finished up his guitar tracks and did a great job. I'm looking forward to getting started on some mixes next week. I have a new tune "Hour Glass" I want to lay down also.

April 4th, Bagan and Company "LIVE" - It was a great show! Gary Carroll kicked butt. It was great to play our song "I'm Flying" (Saucer) together. Frankie, Sue and Tony as always put a smile on my face. Thanks Dan, Clay, Amanda, Theresa and Wayne we couldn't do this without you. The studio crowd was great also! 

April 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a little warm to start with but turned out to be a beautiful night!

April 7th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon on the porch by the water. My guitar was giving me some trouble I will have to see Scott Sweet in the morning. 

April 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at The Winery - We got lucky, the rain held off until about 9pm. It was a lot of fun, we missed Sue though. A nice load out in the rain, then home to watch an episode of "The Good Doctor". 

April 9th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I was cancelled due to the weather, but had a chance to hang out with Brian and shoot the shit, that was fun. 

I hope to lay down a new tune "Hour Glass" in the studio this week and start mixing Poor-Dum my new solo release. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band  

March 27th, Retrophonics Studios - Tony was in the studio today. He laid down acoustic guitar tracks on "Harpoon Sadie", "Twilight" and "I Feel Love". It was a good day working with Jim and Tony. He will be back next week to finish up.

March 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It's a short week as far as band gigs go. I thought with a lot of the snowbirds leaving business would be a little off, I was wrong. The place was packed, we had a great time even though I didn't feel very good because it's allergy season for me. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

March 31st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water!

April 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Today was even better than yesterday! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best! See you April 7th and 9th, can't wait!

April 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at The Fish and Oyster House - The three of us played a private party for the Ford folk, it was a nice afternoon. We all met at  Romano's afterwords and had dinner, I had a zoom meeting at 8:00 with The North Star Band guys, Lou and Al will be up with Ghant, Jimmy and Paul adding some tracks to our new project. Jay and I are sitting this one out. Can't wait to hear what the guys get done. 

Looking forward to finishing the guitar tracks with Tony on Poor-Dum. Next week I hope to do a little mixing and see where we are at. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band     

March 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Borrillo's - We were cancelled due to the weather. Delia and Geri have sold their place, Amy and William I think are the new owners, so far our schedule will stay the same.

March 19th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I thought it was going to be to cold but it turned out to be a pretty nice afternoon. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff! 

March 20th, Retrophonics Studios - Sue will be finishing her parts on Poor-Dum my new solo release, next will be Tony.

March 21st, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - Rachael Grubb and Michael Jordon were great! The audience was great! Bob was great! It was a real good time. See you next month April 18th!

Dave, Michael, Rachel and Bob

March 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - As always, we had a great evening! Michael Houpt showed up, it was good to see our old friend. Also we met a singer songwriter Maddy Walsh. See you next week!

March 23rd, Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on the layout for The Big Lonesome Rides Again.

March 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The Beacon - We had a nice night, see you in 2 weeks!

March 24th, The St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co - We had a great night! Looking forward to a couple days off.

Tony Scozzaro will be in the studio with me on Monday working on Poor-Dum my new solo release. I'm hoping to get together with Dan at Bagan and Company to continue work on The Big Lonesome Rides Again. Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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The North Star Band                                                                                           

March 6th, Retrophonics Studios - Sue put violin tracks on "I Feel Love", "I'm So Gone" and she started on "Twilight" in two weeks she will return to finish "Twilight" and move onto "Harpoon Sadie". It was a great afternoon working with Jim DeVito and Sue.

March 7th, Bagan and Company "LIVE" - It was fun! Woody Pernell was on percussion. Frankie was under the weather. Woody did a great job as he always does. So did Sharon Resnikoff, what a talent! See you guys next month April 4th, put it on you calendar.

Woody in Frankie's spot for the LIVE show on drums.

March 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a blast! The place was packed! Thanks Abe, Albert and staff, you guys are the best! And thanks to all the great folks that support Carpetbaggers Music!

March 9th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The Beacon Listening Room - WE HAD A BLAST! A real nice crowd! Thanks to all the great folks at The Beacon Listening Room, your doing a great job! Thanks to the great folks that support Carpetbaggers Music!

March 10th, 11th and 12th, DAVE at The Big Deck - I had an abscess tooth.  It started on Wednesday but really blew up Friday morning. It was a crazy weekend somehow made it through. Thanks Darlene, Bryan and staff I always look forward to these shows no matter how I feel. See you in May 12, 13 and 14.

It's been an interesting week. We had Sue in the studio doing some great violin parts for the solo project I'm working on called Poor-Dum. I made some great music with my band mates. Thanks again Wood-Row you are the man. Looking forward to four days with the family on our cruise, see you sometime next week! Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

February 27th, Retrophonics Studios  - Woody Pernell was in to finish up his percussion parts. It was a pleasure working with the Wood-Man. Next up...Tony or Sue.

March 1st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It really was a great evening! The weather was perfect. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

March 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a great afternoon to be on the porch by the water! The wind was definitely blowing in!

March 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at San Sebastian Winery - Frankie was under the weather on a night when there was bad weather happening. Woody Pernell once again saved the day! Great job Wooodrow! Sue and Tony were a pleasure to play with as always. See you next month!

Dave, Sue, Woody, Tony

March 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another great afternoon on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff!

I missed getting together with Dan over at Bagan and Company to move along with The Big Lonesome Rides Again release, hopefully we'll get it next week. It was nice to get all of Woody's tracks down for my new solo project Poor-Dum. Next Sue has four more tunes to play on and the Tony has five or six tracks to do. Then it's Frankie, Sue and I doing vocals and it's done! Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real - David

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Carpetbaggers Band

The North Star Band 

February 21st,  Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room - It was another great night! Dave Rudolf and Sharon Resnikoff played some great songs. We were also honored to have Marc Douglas Berardo get up and play a couple of his tunes. Bob as always was the true statesman. I am very lucky to have him as my partner in this endeavor. 

Dave Rudolf, Sharon Resnikoff, Bob, MDB and Dave

February 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had Laurence Stevenson sit in with us tonight on mandolin. Great job Laurence!

February 23rd, Bagan and Company- Dan and I fixed the spelling of the Hardscrabble video that we released on s social media and spelled it wrong. We also worked on the layout for "The Big Lonesome Rides Again" release.

February 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The Beacon Listening Room - The place was packed! We had a great night!

February 24th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Nice early evening out on the porch by the water!

It's nice to have a couple days off, I'm going to get some work done out in the yard. I'm looking forward to finishing up with Woody Pernell and his percussion parts on Poor-Dum my new solo project. Also looking forward to getting together with Dan at Bagan and Company to finishd up the layout and packaging for "The Big Lonesome Rides Again" . 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