November 27th, Retrophonics Studios - We worked on a mix for "Twilight" with Jim Devito. I am really starting to get excited about this project. Next week hope to work on "Rocket" and "Harpoon Sadie" with Johhny Medico and Jim.

November 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony - Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was cold but had a great time! Thanks to all who braved the weather. We missed you Frankie! (he didn't brave the weather)

December 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another a nice evening on the porch by the water!

December 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue,Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - The weather was threatening so we set up inside, it was one of our best nights at this venue. The audience was great! The volume inside is real live but I feel like we pretty much held it down to a mighty roar. Thanks Kyle and staff you guys are the best!

December 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I gave it a try even though Brian had his doubts he said to get started anyway. I knew his first instinct was right later when I saw Doug from the boat dock come running. I knew there was ran coming, and he always right. I tried. See you back here in a few weeks.

This week I'm getting together with Jim Devito and Johnny Medico to work on "Rocket" and "Harpoon Sadie". I'm getting closer each week to completing this project called Poor-dum. I also talked to Dan Bagan he is feeling better every day and we are going to get together next Thursday and see how it goes. That's great news!!! 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 

November 20th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on the mix for 'Twilight". We're getting closer to completion.

November 21st, Songwriter's Night a The World Famous Oasis Tiki  Bar - This was our first night doing this here. It was a great night! I think this is a good fit. Thanks Jean and all the folks at the Oasis! Also thanks to Katherine and Don you were both great! See everyone on December 19th for the next show.

Don, Katherine, Bob and Dave

November 22nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice evening under the roof.  It looked like it might rain when I set up. I think we sang some of the best harmonies we ever have tonight. It was a special evening.

November 23rd, Happy Thanksgiving - Theresa, Brianna and Braylen put together a great meal, Theresa mostly. It was nice to spend the day with family, Jay included. 

November 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at St Augustine Fish House - The weather held out it was just a little chilly. Joel, Michelle and friends were down. It's always good to see our Virginia friend, Joel. The band is playing together as good as it ever has. It's fun hanging out with this crew!

November 26th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Cancelled due to lousy weather! See you this Friday from 4 to 7pm. Theresa and I went by Sue and Wayne's new place. They did a great job, looks fabulous! 

I had a great week! I really enjoyed listening to our band singing harmonies this week. That's what I enjoy the most. Looking forward to the studio this week with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. Also starting to get some early mixes for the new North Star Band project. 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 

November 1st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a nice chilly night playing somewhere else on A1A.

Dave, Sue, Tony and Frankie

November 3rd, Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival - Sue and I played on the Skeet Stage at the Shrimp and Grits Festival on Jekyll Island. Brother Ed Pickett joined us. It was windy and cool but it was a great time! It was good to see all our friends from Virginia that showed up, and all the folks we played for. Thanks for supporting our music. Also thanks to Jekyll Island and Ed Pickett for a great evening.

November 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery -  What a nice night to be looking over beautiful St. Augustine from the top of  the Winery.

November 5th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another great afternoon on the porch by the water!

November 6th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "Life Goes On" and "Get Along Little Pony". It is amazing to me Jim DeVito's knowledge and experience when it come to mixing. It is a real art and he is one of the best!

November 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It turned out to be a beautiful evening. We made some good music!

November 9th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at The World Famous Oasis Tiki Bar - It was our first time here.  I think it went nice. We would like to thank Jean for tracking us down. We will be back December 21st! Can't wait!

November 10th, 11th & 12th, DAVE at The Big Deck Bar and Grill in Cedar Key - Never fails, always a blast playing at this wonderful venue. I was sorry Darlene and Brian were under the weather I hope they are feeling better. See you in January!

November 13th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on a mix "I'm So Gone" a song I co-wrote with Chris McVey.

November 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings -  We had a great evening! We decided to set up in the inside area, good idea. It rained for the last hour. It was a fun night.

November 17th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Tony at Tides Oyster Co - It was a nice time. The crowd missed Sue but Tony kicked butt!

November 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borillo's - The Night of Lights kick off what more can I say. The place was crowded I had some guitar issues the band did a great job carrying on without me 

November 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue performed at Island Prep Friendsgiving Celebration and Fundraisers - Sue and I played a about a 45 minute show. It was fun, still having guitar problems what do you do? The show must go on. Brianna and Page did a great job organizing this event. Good to see Amy and Jim the other artists that performed.

It's been a great month! Looking forward to the completion of Poor-Dum my new solo CD produced and recorded by Jim DeVito with a lot of help from 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

 

 

October 16th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey Adams was in today, he put a pedal steel track on "I'm So Gone" and on "Rocket".  It's up to Jim DeVito to do his magic on production to complete my 5th solo CD Poor-Dum...then on to the next.

October 17th, Songwriter's Night at The Beacon Listening Room- It was a great songwriter's night as always. Bob, Fond and John were just great! Sue Westcott was amazing. It's been a good run at this venue, we will see you next month, November 14th at a new place. 

Fond, Sue, John, Bob and Dave

October 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice evening at Hurricane's. It's always good to get together with the band at this venue.

October 19th - Theresa and I went to check out the Oasis Tiki Bar, looks good as new location for Songwriter's Night and Sue and I playing once a month.

October 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Bar - It was a blast as usual with Sue. They're really sprucing up the place. Looks great!

October 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Borillo's - It was a strange but nice night. I don't think anyone of us had much gas in the tank.  We got the job done though, way to hang tough guys and gal.

October 22nd, Brady Green's Celebration of Life - It was a sad day but we all know Brady is in a better place. He was a good friend and big part of my musical career. Safe travels my friend.

October 23rd, Retrophonics Studios & Sun City - Long day. Jim and I took a look at what we have on the 10 tracks of my new solo cd Poor-Dum". Jim says we have everything we need so now we are mixing. I still have two new tunes to lay down hopefully in the next two weeks "The Way It Is" and "Making Rainbows". Later on Theresa and I met my my Dad and Margie at the Crazy Crab in Hilton Head SC for dinner and to drop off his guitar that Scott Sweet set up for him. This was the closest they were coming to us for awhile.

October 25th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, and Tony at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Frankie was under the weather, but the show must go on and we did. It was a wonderful night Sue and Tony kicked butt. The rain came with about 1 minute left in "Don't Stare At The Sun" one of our tunes the last song of the night.

October 29th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I had another great afternoon on the porch by the water!

October 31st, Retrophonics Studios - Jim And I started the mixing for Poor-Dum my new solo CD. We are going to work down the list, song #1 was "I Feel The Love" and Jim did a nice mix. We started on #2 "Life Goes On", but didn't get it all done...will continue next week. I'm excited. Looking down the road, after the release of Poor-Dum I plan to get back on the Carpetbaggers release Say Grace and at the same time I'll work with Jim and Johnny to start my next solo CD Project No. 6.

I'm looking forward to the gigs this week and then heading to Georgia on Friday. Sue and I will be performing on the Skeet Stage at The Shrimp & Grits Festival, hopefully we will get Ed Pickett to sit in. 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 

October 9th, Retrophonics Studios - Frankie and Sue sang some harmonies on "I Feel The Love", "Get Along Little Pony" and got started on "Rocket".

October 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at The Beacon Listening Room - It was a weird start but I think everything turned out okay. Thanks for supporting Carpetbaggers' music!

Carpetbaggers at The Beacon Listening Room

October 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We got lucky and beat the rain. Thanks everyone for supporting the Carpetbaggers' music.

Carpetbaggers at Hurricane Grill and Wings

October 12th, Private Party - Sue and I played a party for the EPIC Healthcare Group at The Beacon. It was a nice evening!

October 13th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! I also finished another tune "Making Rainbows" will try to lay it down in two weeks after I finish the tracks for my new CD Poor-Dum.

October 14th - Jay and I went to see Government Mule. It was good to get to hang out with Matt and the band was great. I like the new bass player he adds to an already smokin' show. 

October 15th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another nice afternoon out on the porch by the water!

I'm looking forward to having Mickey Adams in the studio again, adding pedal steel tracks to "I'm So Gone" and "Rocket". Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!!!    DAVE

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

The North Star Band 

October 2nd, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey Adams had some unexpected things come up and was unable to make the session. Jim and I worked on getting mixes ready for me, Frankie and Sue to do background vocals next week. Getting closer!

October 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Finally no rain even though there was a cloud hanging over us for the whole evening. It was nice to be back playing with the band we have been off for a week. Sue was in Georgia doing a show, Tony and Frankie doing the Tony and Friends. I was off doing things around the house and working in the yard.

October 5th, Corner Sushi - Theresa and I had sushi with Darlene, Brianna and Braylen. We love Corner Sushi, it's the best!

October 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a nice afternoon out on the porch by the water! J.C. Hatfield and Noelle showed up.

October 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - It was a fun night.

October 8th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another nice day out on the porch by the water.

It's been a busy week! Looking forward to having Frankie and Sue in the studio for background vocals on Poor-Dum. 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 

September 25th, Retrophonics Studios - Mickey was in and put a banjo and guitar part on "Twilight".

September 27th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was a rainy night at Hurricane's. Thanks for all the brave folks that hung out in the nasty weather. 

I've been off from gigs for almost a week. I'm getting a lot done around the house, and working on a couple new tunes for the band. I've written one song named "Another Day" and put tracks down on it with Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico. I've started on another one "Making Rainbows" or "Chasing Rainbows" not sure yet. I"m looking forward to Mickey Adams last trip into the studio. We will be working on "I'm So Gone", "Rocket" and "Another Day". 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