September 9th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on our plans for adding musicians to the songs for Project #6. We will concentrate on Tony's guitar and Sue's violin for the next few weeks. Johnny and I still have some things to do, Johnny has a percussion track to do and I have vocal and acoustic guitar tracks. After that Jim, Johnny and I sat in the studio and played around with a song I started "Color Blue" which turned out to be "Color Me Blue". I had started the idea with an up-tempo feel which with my partners on this song turned into a medium tempo feel. It wasn't planned but Johnny went to the drum machine set up a mic and ran a line to my guitar. Jim sat down at the console and we started laying down the tune. It is my second co-write with Johnny Medico and after over 30 years I now have a co-write with Jim DeVito, a proud moment.

September 10th, OFF - Started on a new tune.

September 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening under cover, the weather was nasty but we had a nice crowd. We missed Sue.

September 12th, OFF - The new tune is called "Life Without You".

September 13th, 14th & 15th, DAVE at The Big Deck - DAVE I had another great weekend in Cedar Key at The Big Deck. We missed Darlene!

Dave at the Big Deck in CK

Cedar Key, FL is a beautiful place.  Please visit.

It's been a great week! Looks like this rain is going to be moving out. Hopefully we will have a sunny dry week. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -david

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
check out my upcoming performances here:
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Carpetbaggers Band 

The North Star Band 

 

August 26th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I laid down a new tune today "The Best Of Times". 

August 27th, OFF - I'm getting things wrapped up and packed to go to Virginia.

August 28th thru September 3rd, DAVE at Coles Point Tavern - Once again I had a great trip to the Northern Neck. Thanks Ace, Randy, Coles Point Tavern, Jay & Danielle and all the folks that stopped by to see me. See you next year!

Dave at the Tavern

Crabs at Jay's

September 5th, DAVE and sue Oasis Tiki Bar - Awful weather! Thanks to the few folks that got here before it poured. 

September 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's -Canceled due to weather

September 8th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I tried to get the show in but the rain stopped me. See you back here later in the month. I hope the weather is better!

It's been a great couple weeks. As always I'm looking forward to the studio this week, getting together with Dan Bagan and a show with the band before I go back out of town. 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 12th, Retrophonics Studios - Started a mix on "The Way It Is". Made some plans for next week. Threw some ideas around for "The Best Of Times" and an idea I had for the intro for "Cowboy Dream".

August 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We set up under roof and it didn't rain. This time of year it's tough to decide what the weather is going to do. We had a nice crowd, it was hot as hell but we made it. Thanks for all the brave souls that endured the heat with us. See you next week.

August 16th, DAVE and Sue at Tide's - We had a nice evening, it's always fun sharing the stage with the queen bee. See you next month!

August 17th, DAVE at MurryBros Caddyshack - This has turned out to be a great gig. The food is good! Scott and staff are great! Come check it out.  I will be there September 21st 7 to 9pm.

August 18th DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a hot afternoon out on the porch by the water. I had a good time in spite of the heat.  Thanks Brian and staff you guys are the best!

Looking forward to the studio this week continuing work on "Project #6". Also looking forward to getting together with Dan Bagan for our walk and a little work. 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 19th, Retrophonics Studios - I re-sung "In-Between", "Ride Like The Wind", "Front and Center" and "Cowboy Dream". Jim Devito worked on a western guitar part for "Ride Like The Wind" . Thanks Johnny Medico and Jim Devito it was a good day.

August 20th, Songwriter's Night at Oasis Tiki Bar -  It rained a little rain but that didn't stop us. We had a nice crowd and everyone did a great job. We missed Bob and hope he will be back for our next Songwriter's Night on September 17th so come check it out.

Denny, JC, Katherine, Dave

August 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a hot evening at Hurricane's. At least we were out in the open and it didn't rain.

August 22nd, Dan Bagan - Dan and I got together and did our walk and then put together a material order for  Poor-Dum. 

August 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Tony couldn't make it so it was Sue, Frankie and I. We were under cover to stay out of the rain. It was a hot and muggy good time.

April 24th, OFF -  HAPPY BIRTHDAY Greg Ruggiero's nice party at his house. Theresa and I stopped by and saw our neighbor for a little bit. The music was getting ready to start when we were headed back to the house. They had quite a spread and Greg's rib's were great along with Bobby's bbq sauce.

Looking forward to continuing on Project #6 at Retrophonics Studios with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. 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