December 13th, Retrophonics Inc. - We worked on Complicated World a Besley/Berardo song we recorded with The Big Lonesome. 

December 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and Tony at Hurricane Grille and Wings - We had a nice night going and then came the rain. We got most of the night in and stopped just in time to keep from getting too wet.

December 16th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and Tony at Pelican Landing - We had a nice evening. Thanks for coming out every one. See you next week!

December 17th thru the 20th, Ellijay, GA - This is slowly becoming a family tradition. We had a great time with Braylen, Brianna, the one they call Jim and most of all Sue and Wayne Westcott. This Ellijay is a beautiful place. We saw some deer on our walks up and down the mountain roads. I still gained  some weight I wasn't counting on.. We got to leave a piece of us there when we put lights on a Charlie Brown Tree which you can see from Wayne and Sue's house. We saw the water falls, drove through a creek in Wayne's Jeep. Had some wonderful meals, drank some good whiskey and beer and had a group watch of Yellowstone. I'm sorry we missed our friend Jerry Piper at the American Legion but we will see him next trip. We had a safe ride up and back after an early morning jump start now we are home.

Braylen looking for bears

Dave and Theresa taking a rest.

Brianna trying to get us all in the selfie.

I need 2 more songs for my next 2 projects Carpetbaggers #3 Say Grace and my #5 solo Poor-Dum. I'llbe in the studio with Jim Tuesday to continue work on The Big Lonesome Rides Again. We have a couple gigs with the band before Christmas. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real! -David

see you down the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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December 6th, Retrophonics Stidios - Jim and I worked on "My Hero" a song written by DAVE, Barry Dunaway, George Reeves and Fester Hagood. We also decided the next song to mix for The Big Lonesome project will be "Complicated World".

December 7th, Bagan and Company "LIVE" - We had a great show! My brother Ed Pickett did a great job, it was nice to sit in with him on a couple of tunes. Next show January 4th with Elizabeth Roth.

December 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a great evening rain and all! Thanks you guys for hanging' with us.

December 9th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished the layout for "Back Again" we are done! Time to start on my new solo cd Poor-Dum and the Carpetbaggers new cd "Say Grace".

December 9th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - We had a great night! We had a great crowd!

December 10th, 11th - Benefit Toys For Tots at Duffy's Tavern - We had such a great weekend! Friday we played the benefit at Duffy's and it was a great success. Everyone sounded great; Chuck, Scott, Jay and Caroline McKeon. We had our fill of Duffy burgers until next year. The next night after having lunch at Duffy's we went to see The Waliers, a great show. Thanks Chuck and Dara for everything!

December 12th, Travel Day - We made it back home around 11:30 am. What a nice trip. Hopefully we will be back next year!

We are in search of the lost tracks of The Big Lonesome at Retrophonics. I will be getting with Dan Bagan on Thursday to start work on "Say Grace" and "Poor-Dum"  and "The Big Lonesome Rides Again" my next 3 projects. 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

November 22nd and 23rd, Virginia - Saying goodbye to an old friend Patrick Michael Markham, July 31, 1952 to November 5, 2021. Rest In Peace my friend.

Chuck Caudill, Jim Miner, Dave, Paul D'Angelo

November 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings -We had a wonderful night, it was good to have Sue back!

November 25th, Happy Thanksgiving! - Theresa was in Virginia visiting here family for Thanksgiving so I was left to my own devices for the day. My first stop was by Pelican Pub and where I had some great food and a couple beers with Jeff, Jennifer and friends. Then I was off to The Bagan's where I had a few snacks and a beer then I went home and took a short nap. Later it was off to The Westcott's for some more festivities. Sue and Wayne prepared a wonderful dinner, thanks for inviting Jay and I. Then we were homeward bound. Thanks everyone for a wonderful Thanksgiving looking forward to next year!

November 26th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was cold and windy but I feel that if someone will sit and listen to my music I will play for them no matter what the weather. See you next time on the porch by the water!

November 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co (old Creekside) - We were cancelled due to the chilly weather  See you in January 15th.

November 28th - TT, Brianna and Braylen are back from Virginia.

It's been a great week, it was good to be with friends on Thanksgiving! Looking forward to getting together with Jim at Retrophonics Studios. I have two new tunes to lay down. I'm also looking forward to being with Dan at Bagan and Co. to finish the artwork for the Carpetbagger's  "Back Again" 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

November 15th, Songwriter's Night at Pelican Pub - It was a blast! Everyone was on Dewey Via, Craig Hand, and Chelsea and Lauren of Bad Dog Mama. When I share the stage with these great singer songwriters, it's a real treat. There is a lot of talent in this town and tonight a crowd of live original music fans got a chance to hear some of it. Thanks to the great folks at the Pelican Pub for offering up their place for this event at the last minute. We will see you December 20th at the Pelican Landing!

Songwriter's Night at Pelican Pub, Dave, Dewey, Craig, Chelsea and Lauren

November 16th, OFF - Corner Sushi with the family, our favorite place.

November 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a great night! 

November 18th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I finished the cover and the back of our new cd "Back Again". Now we just have to lay out the inside so that CD that I've been talking about for so long will be done.

November 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at the Pelican Pub - Thanks Jeff for letting us have our Thursday night at your other place. We will be back at Pelican Landing next week.

November 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Tony at Tides Oyster Co. and Grill-  - It was a little quiet but still had a great time hangin' out with Tony playing our music. I'll be back at this great place the 3rd Friday in January!

 November 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at Zaharias - It was a nice evening the weather was in our favor. Thanks to all the great folks at this venue, you guys are the best!

November 21st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff. you guys are the best

I have to make a sad trip up to Virginia to say goodbye to my old bandmate and Fairview Gang member Pat Markham who left this earth on November 5th. It will be great to see my other bandmates and friends and share some of the greatest memories I have. 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

 November 8th - I had a zoom meeting with The North Star Band at 8pm about our new double CD release Then And Now.

November 9th - I wrote a new instrumental "The Queen Bee", can't wait to show it to band tomorrow.

November 10th, Retrophonics Studios - We worked on "Wait A Minute" and "In The Big Lonesome" a couple songs that will appear on The Big Lonesome Rides Again.

November 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Crazy night! The place was packed!

November 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - Another great night! It was a packed night! 

November 12th, 13th and 14th DAVE at The Big Deck Bar and Grille - It was a fantastic weekend as always! Bryan, Darlene and staff are always a pleasure to work for. Thanks for the clam chowder Bryan it's my favorite! See you January 7th, 8th and 9th!

I hope to get with Jim DeVito at Retrophonics and continue work on The Big Lonesome Rides Again project. Also hope to lay down a new original "The Queen Bee"  a new instrumental. 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

November 1st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on mixes "Wait A Minute" and "In The Big Lonesome" two songs that will appear on our The Big Lonesome Rides Again project. 

November 2nd, Carpetbaggers with Michael Howard opening at  Bagan and Company "LIVE" - We had a great show Michael Howard kicked butt. See you with brother Ed Pickett next month. Thanks everyone for supporting our "LIVE" show on FaceBook from the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine.

November 3rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It looked like rain the whole time but never did. Great night! Thanks for your support everyone. See you next Wednesday!

November 4th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I worked on the disc art for our new Carpetbaggers Back Again release. 

November 4th , Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - We had a great night! Come check this place out!

November 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at San Sebastian Winery - The weather was so so nasty that my outside gig at Aunt Kate's was canceled, but we had a last minute booking at San Sebastian Winery that the Carpetbaggers played as a trio because Frankie had another engagement.  We had fun!

November 6th, Carpetbaggers at San Sebastian Winery - was canceled due to weather!

November 7th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - They threw me a bone. Thanks for letting me play inside I had fun!

I will be in the studio on Wednesday this week. Should be working on the Big Lonesome project. I wrote a new instrumental "Queen Bee" can't wait to show it to the guys in the band! 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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October 25th, Retrophonics Studios  - Jim and I worked on a new Besley/McVey song "I'm So Gone" that will either end up on Say Grace the Carpetbaggers 3rd release or my solo release yet to be named. We also worked on "In the Big Lonesome" the 3rd song from the 10 song release called The Big Lonesome Rides Again. Later Theresa and I met up with Darlene and  Gina at The Tide's Oyster Co and Grill. We saw Kevin Costner and the Modern West at the Amphitheater. It was good to see The Falling Bones, Rick Levy and Jeff Ganz in action.

October 26th - Theresa and I worked on all the stuff you have to do these days for your digital licensing. This world has left me in the dust! 

October 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane grill and Wings - We had a great evening! Beautiful! Come check out Wednesdays with the Carpetbaggers!

October 28th, Bagan and Company - We shot photos for our new CD "Back Again" and got some picture ideas for our next CD Say Grace. 

October 28th, DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Pelican Landing - It was a little slow but it was a nasty day. We had a good time playing though. Thanks for supporting The Carpetbaggers. Thanks to Jeff and all the good folks at the Pelican Landing see you next Thursday!

October 29th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - The weather was bad. I talked to Dave the manager and we decided to can the gig. There was nobody outside. See you back here in a couple weeks!

October 30th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at the Hammock Wine and Cheese - The weather was a little chilly and it was Halloween Night but we still had a nice crowd come out and see us. Lisa (the owner) is very nice and made us feel really welcome. We will be back here January 28th!

It's been a busy week even with the bad weather. I'm looking forward to getting into the studio at Retrophonics and working with Jim to keep getting tracks ready for Say Grace our 3rd Carpetbaggers release and my 5th solo release I haven't named yet. Also working with Dan of Bagan and Company to finish up the art work and layout for Back 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