December 8th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Bagan & Company Live from the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine - Carpetbaggers - We had a great show at this great place! It was good to get back together with everyone and play some music. Thanks Dan, Clay, Wayne and Theresa, we couldn't do the show without you! Also would like to thank the Classic Car Museum Of St. Augustine for providing a great background and space for our show. We will decide a January date in the next couple days. Thanks for everyone that joined us tonight!

December 9th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was still to cold to set up outside the tent, but we had a nice crowd and it was nice and comfortable in the tent. See you next week with Tony Scozzaro. Sue will be in the mountains of Ellijay, Georgia where Theresa, Brianna, Braylen, the one they call Jim and I will meet her and Wayne next week. Can't wait!

December 10th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and Tony at Corner Bar - We had a small but mighty crowd. We decided to play from 6pm to 9pm on New Years Eve come out early and make the Carpetbaggers part of your New Years Eve celebration.

December 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony, Sue and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - What a great night! This is a cool place to play. We would like to thank all our friends for coming out. Thanks Kyle and the staff, it was a good time. Frankie, Tony and I will be back tomorrow night same place, same station.

December 12th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and Tony at San Sebastian Winery -We had a little rain that slowed the audience down for a little bit, but by the end of the evening the place was rockin'. It looks like we will be doing more gigs here and we apologize for not making it clear where we were playing. If you go davidwattbesley.com, the gigs are correctly posted no matter what the info is on the clubs site. We missed Sue! Theresa, Brianna, Braylen and I will see her and Wayne next Friday in the mountains.

December 13th, OFF Doing some rearranging of equipment in my van.

December 14th, Retrophonics Studios  - My studio session was cancelled for today. We will be back working in a couple of weeks.

I was sorry to hear from Woody about Henry Joe Murphy's passing. We had a couple of hick-ups over the years but I still thought he was a talented performer and songwriter. He will be missed.

It was a great week! I'm looking forward to the Chianti Room on Tuesday and playing with Tony on Wednesday at Hurricane Grill and Wings, then Frankie and Tony on Thursday at the Corner Bar. Thanks for letting me live my dream! 

Keepin' It Real! -David

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 November 30th, Retrophonics Studios -We got a good mix on "Telephone Lightning", a song George, Sue and I wrote. Also loaded the last 5 tracks for The Big Lonesome project.

December 1st, OFF - It's cold!

December 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was cold so we were inside the tent area. We had a nice crowd, this is our last gig this week in town. We leave for Virginia tomorrow. See you guys next week!

December 3rd, Travel Day - Theresa and I picked up Frankie and Mary, then we headed for Fayetteville, NC where will will stayed the night.

December 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Frankie and Ed at Coles Point Tavern  - We arrived at the Tavern around noon, setup and had a chance to rest before playing. Ed and Kristen arrived sometime in the afternoon also. We  did a sound check and started about 6pm.

December 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Ed and Frankie at Coles Point Tavern - We had a great time last night on the Rivah! It's always good to play and sing with Ed and Frankie. We were worried about Cecil not showing up. Tonight is Joel's birthday party he's 60!  It's really nice to play at the Tavern for all our Virginia friends. Now all of us are really worried that Cecil did not make Joel's party tonight. Ed, Kristen, Theresa and I hung out for awhile after the gig 

December 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Ed and Frankie - Coles Point Tavern - We got the news from lawyer Ed that Cecil had passed away at home in North Carolina we are not sure when but I know it had to be Thursday December 3rd because he would have been on his way to see us play. I'm so sad but when I talked to him on Wednesday he said "bud I'm happy" I think he was. I'll miss my friend. We had a good show but everyone was sad about Cecil.

December 7th, Travel Day - We left after the gig around 6pm and arrived in Fayetteville NC about 11:30pm. It was good seeing my Dad and Margie. Thanks Chris and Ann, Mike and Stacy, Acie and Randy and all the other great folks at the Tavern! We arrived home about 2 p.m. it was a long ride but a great trip. See you guys in May!

Looking forward to our show at The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine! Thanks for letting me live my dream!

 Keepin' It Real1 -David

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 November 23rd, Retrophonics Studio - Jim and I worked on the mix for "Miss Me But Let Me Go" and spent a little time on "Safe Travels" and "Come On".

November 24th, OFF

November 25th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We have a new area to play in. It turned out to be a good night. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone we didn't see tonight. Sue and I will see you next week! Thanks Abe, the new performing area is cool!

November 26th, OFF - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - What a great evening out on the porch by the water. On a nice day there isn't a better place to play. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff, you guys are the best!

November 28th, OFF - I did some work in the yard, then Theresa and I had a couple drinks and an a appetizer at Chill's. After that we went home to watch a few episodes of Virgin River,  Season 2. 

November 29th, OFF - I worked in the yard and started on a new idea for our garden that I saw on an episode of "Homestead Rescue".  I have two new tunes started.

I'm looking forward to being in Retrophonics and working on mixing some more of the tunes. I finally have all the tracks for The Big Lonesome CD.  Thanks Frankie! I hope to start mixing the tracks soon "The Big Lonesome Rides Again". Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real!-David

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 November 16th, Retrophinics Studio - Jim and I worked on a song Sue and I wrote called "Safe Travels" and started on another of my songs "Miss Me But Let Me Go". Our new Carpetbaggers' CD "Back Again" is getting closer to completion.

November 16th, Songwriters Night - A small but good listening crowd. Rob Dammit and Doug Spears were our guests tonight. Both have some great songs. It is such a pleasure to sit on this stage with these great writers every month, especially Bob. We are going to take December off, see you the 3rd Monday in January!

November 17th, DAVE at Pizzalley's Chianti Room - I had a nice evening out on the porch at the Chianti Room. Tom and Carol the owners were there along with TT and Mike Howard. See you the 3rd week in December (15th). Come check out the best happy hour in town!

November 18th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - We had a nice night, it was a little windy and chilly but that didn't seem to stop folks from coming out. They were able to pull down the canvas and turn up the heaters. See you next Wednesday!

November 19th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at the Corner Bar - We had a great night! As I have said hundreds of times it's such a pleasure to play with these great players each week. Come check it out!

November 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides and Oyster Company - This has turned out to be a special place to play for Sue and I. It seems like everything goes right every time on this gig. The audience is great, the sound is good. Thanks Felicia and staff!

November 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Frankie at Zaharia's - A nasty night overall. It rained twice  so we had to move all the equipment. The wind was blowing from behind and the side which kept my hair in my face the whole night. I know Frankie and Sue were going through the same nightmare but somehow we got through it. Zaharia's is a great place to play but we seem to have a curse with bad weather on our once a month gig here. Hopefully in the new year things will change. The bright spot is we have wonderful fans who keep us going and Angelika and staff could not be any nicer. Looking forward to seeing what the next gig has in store for us.

November 22nd, I was rained out from my Aunt Kate's gig today. 

I'm looking forward to doing some more mixing at Retrophonics Studio with Jim DeVito this coming week. That's all I got :) Keepin' it real!!! -David

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November 9th, Retrophonics Studio - Sue came in and put a violin part on "Telephone Lightning" a song she, George and I wrote. Frankie was in and put down drum tracks on four songs "Miss Me, But Let Me Go", "Old Broken Hearts", "Come On" and "Telephone Lightning". It's getting closer...

November 10th, Carpetbaggers at Bagan and Company "Live" - What a great show! It was good to get back with the old gang to make another "Live" show. Thanks most of all to Dan Bagan, Clay, Theresa and Wayne, we couldn't do the show without all of you! See you December 8th 7 to 8pm on Facebook.

November 11th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - There was a tropical storm looming but we got lucky with just some wind and no rain. There was a great crowd, we had a blast! Thanks Abe, JJ, Amy and staff you guys are the best!

November 12th, Carpetbaggers, DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Corner Bar - People are having a little trouble going to inside gigs. We had a small but mighty crowd tonight. I always look forward to playing with this line-up! When you feel comfortable come on over to the Corner Bar, we will be there!

November 13th, 4th and 15th, DAVE at The Big Deck Bar - It was a great weekend at the Big Deck! It was great to see Darlene, Bryan and everyone else, its been a little bit since we've been there. I will be back the 2nd weekend of January, can't wait!

I'm looking forward to being back in the  studio this week, Jim and I will be working on some mixes and figuring out what else we need to do to finish the rest of the songs. Looking forward to our Songwriter's Night also! Thanks for letting me live my dream! Keepin' It Real! -David

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 November 1st, I was OFF - The clocks went back and I worked in the yard all day.

November 2nd, Retrophonics Studios - I had Sue, Yari and Tammy into play an arrangement that Sue wrote for "Safe Travels". A song I wrote in memory of my brother Will. I can't wait for everyone to hear the string arrangement Sue wrote. Also for you to hear the great playing that Tammy and Yari did. Sue also played violin parts on "Come on" and "This Romance". A great afternoon in the studio. Thanks Jim. Next week will be Frankie to finish the drum tracks, can't wait!

November 3rd, Election Day - Theresa and I worked in the yard and later watched the election. What a joke, we have one screwed up country right now.

November 4th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It looked like rain but it held off, we had a nice night!

November 5th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at -the Corner Bar - We had a fun night playing as usual. A lot of folks are being careful about being inside right now so if you want to see the Carpetbaggers in a smaller setting, catch us right now at The Corner Bar on Thursdays. Hopefully, this  will not last forever. Thanks for all the folks that are safely supporting our music!

November 6th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I was rained on a little trying to set up, but Tina, the manager said it would clear up in a bit. I decided to take a chance on the information she had and it turned out to be a great evening on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

November 7th, I was off - Braylen's baseball game got cancelled due to rain. We picked up Bella our new dog. She belonged to my late brother Will.

November 8th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It looked like rain but it held off. I had a nice afternoon on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff you guys are the best!

Looking forward to being at Retrophonics on Monday with Frankie, Sue and Jim and then at Bagan and Compnay on Tuesday for our "Live" show.

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 October 26th, Retrophonics Studios - Barry Dunaway was in today and cut a wonderful bass track on "Nothing At All", a song George Reeves and I wrote. I put a bass track on "Back Again" and "Telephone Lightning". All the bass tracks are done. Sue will be in next week.

October 27th, Day off - I have a new phone, it's an iPhone. I've not had a smartphone I've had a flip phones up until now. I hope it doesn't take the rest of my days on this earth to figure out how to use it.

October 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Hurricane Grill and Wings - What a great night! I really enjoyed playing music with Sue tonight. Brady Green hung out with us for awhile. See you next Wednesday!

October 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Frankie and Tony at Corner Bar - It's getting better each week. Always a great time playing with this group. Come down and check it out!

October 30th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Another great evening out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian, Dave, Tina and staff.

October 31st, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Zaharia's - Frankie wasn't with us tonight, he was helping Tony out at The Winery. Someone called out and Sue and I could do the Zaharia's gig without him. Our gig was fantastic had a great crowd! The rain stopped us for a few minutes but we were able to keep going the second time the rain came a little after 8pm that was it. Thanks Angelika and staff you guys are the best! See you the 3rd Saturday in November!

I'm looking forward to the studio this week. Sue will be trying to finish her parts. She is also writing a string arrangement for "Safe Travels". Tammy, Sue's sister and Yaron, Sue's brother-in-law will be joining her. I am so excited to hear her arrangement and the three of them playing it! 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