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

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

The North Star Band 

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

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