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

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 

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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