Saturday, November 29, 2025

October 20, 2025, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I laid down a version of "Coyote Calls" for a new video Dan and I will be working on.

October 21, 2025, Songwriter's Night at Oasis -  Another great Songwriter's Night in the books. Sam and John kicked butt! Bob was great as always. I tried 3 new songs tonight "Coyote Calls", "If She Asks" and "Whiskey Haze" (lyrics by W.Westcott).

Sam, Bob, Dave, John

October 22, 2025, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie with special guest Greg Ruggiero - Greg did a great job! It was a great night!

DAVE, Sue, Greg, Frankie

October 23rd, Bagan and Company, We had time to go for a neighborhood walk and then start the new video for "Coyote Calls"  and "Poor-Dum".

October 24th, Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival - Carpetbaggers (DAVE and Sue with Ed Pickett - We had a nice drive up to Jekyll Island. It was good to hear Eddie's show, he was covering for Scott Pallet. Eddie also joined me and Sue. The sound was not up to par so it was hard to really enjoy what we were doing. Eddie and Sue kicked butt and dragged me through a very uncomfortable evening. My hat goes off to Levi, the sound man, he stuck right with it and with all said and done it was good to play music with these two greats! Thanks Jekyll Island, Ed, Kristen and all the folks that when through that experience with us.

Ed, Sue Dave

I'm looking forward to the studio this week. We're starting to get some traction  on where we are going with  my next CD "Shines A Light". Also looking forward to getting with Dan and working on the two new music videos. 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

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

October 13, 2025 Retrophonics Studios - Johnny and I finished writing "Calculated Risk" and "Bounce" which we laid down a rough track. It was good to be in the studio working again.

October 14, 2025  OFF - I've started another Besley/Wayne Westcott tune "Dirty Little Secrets" the first one we wrote, Sue and I  are performing now called  "Whiskey Haze".

October 15, 2025 Hurricane Grill and Wings - Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie with special guest Al Donadi -  We had a great night at Hurricane's it was good to be back playing. Al did a great job! Frankie also kicked butt! We missed Sue! thanks everyone who showed up for our Wednesday night at Hurricanes.

October 16, 2025 Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked up an idea for a new video for "Coyote Calls", can't wait to actually see it finished.

October 17, 2025  DAVE at Tides & Oyster Bar - Sue still isn't feeling well so I went at the night alone. Had a great time good to chat with Dewey,Bret and TR (DVB) they came on after me. thanks Felicia, Mandy and staff you guys are the best!

October 18, 2025 DAVE at Caddyshack - It was another wonderful night at Caddyshack. Thanks Scott and staff you guys are the best!

October 19, 2025 DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had another nice afternoon on the porch a couple of hours before the rain.

Dan and I have an idea for a new video. I hope to record "Coyote Calls" with Jim DeVito  at Retrophonics and then work on the video with Dan on Thursday. 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