March 25th - March 29th, Puerto Rico - My grandson Braylen was on his spring break from school, so we all took a trip to Puerto Rico.  It was an adventure! The Airbnb we stayed at in Rincon was beautiful. It was in a mountain area, I wouldn't suggest trying to get there at night. The beaches were beautiful, water was a pretty bluegreen with big waves. We went to the rain forest one day and climbed to the top of the observation tower, we saw a beautiful water fall there too. On the last night we stayed in San Juan. All in all we had a good time, some good and some not so good experiences with the restaurants there (go where the locals go) but the people were nice and you can't beat the weather.

Rincon, PR

March 31st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - Happy Easter! What a wonderful day, it was good to be back on the porch by the water playing my guitar. Thanks Brian and staff for taking care of me on the gig. Thanks Theresa and Brianna for a tasty Easter dinner.

It's been a whirlwind week, our adventure in Puerto Rico was fun, it is good to be home though. I'm looking forward to getting back in the studio with Jim and Johnny. It's a busy week playing too. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!!! DAVE

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 

March 18th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and Nancy had a funeral service to attend so Johnny and I went to work. We laid down a track on "Cowboy Dream", replaced a guitar track and re-sang "The Way It Is" and worked some new ideas up on "Making Rainbows". We are 4 songs into my new effort Project #6.

March 19th, Songwriters Night at Oasis Tiki Bar - What a time we had! Mark and John kicked butt. Bob brought out a couple new tunes I haven't heard. We had Sue, Rick, Steve, Bill, Bob and Gary all players in town and at our show. Doesn't get better than that!

Mark, John, Bob & Dave

March 20th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Another great time! Another great crowd! Thanks you guys for supporting Carpetbaggers music. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff you guys are the best!

March 21st, Bagan and Company - Dan and I did our walk and then continued to move the Project #6 idea along (my new solo project).

March 21st, OFF - Theresa and I stopped by to visit with brother Ed and the rest of the One Good Ring guys at Colonial Oaks before their show. I played "Smile for The Camera" a song Jay, Walt and I wrote at Bill Brown's Celebration Of Life gathering. It was good to see Janis and family I wish it wasn't on such a sad occasion. 

March 23rd, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - We had a nice night, a little rain at the beginning but turned out okay. See you back here April 4th. Thanks to all the good folks at Oasis for having us play!

March 24th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at St. Augustine Fish House and Oyster Co - We were cancelled due to wind, the patio furniture was flying! See you back here April 11th.

I'm going to miss my time at Retrophonics Studios with Jim and Johnny also missing Thursday with at Bagan and Company with Dan. 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 

 

March 11th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim, Johnny and I worked on a vocal idea and arrangement for "Making Rainbows" and we cut a track on "The Way It Is" with "Another Day". We are 3 songs into Project #6.

March 13th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie  at Hurricane Grill and Wings - Great evening! I really had a good time playing with my band mates. Thanks for supporting Carpetbaggers music!

March 14th, Bagan and Company- I couldn't do my regular Thursday stuff today. There were things that I had to be home for.

March 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue and Tony at  St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co - We had fun! We missed Frankie he will be back with us on Wednesday.

March 15th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Tides Oyster Co -  We had a great night! It's always fun playing with my band mate Sue. Thanks to all that support our music.

March 16th, OFF - I started on a new tune this morning un-named right now. 

March 17th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a great afternoon out on the porch by the water. Thanks Brian and staff!

I'm looking forward to getting into Retrophonics this week and then getting together with Dan Bagan to do the morning walk and start work on the cover art for my new effort Project #6. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!-DAVE

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 

March 4th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I put the finishing touches on a "Rocket", "I'm So Gone", "Get Along Little Pony" and 'Twilight". Then we added a new tune "Chasing Rainbows" to my new effort Project #6. 

March 5th, OFF - I had a Zoom meeting with The North Star Band, we talked about our new recording, should be hearing something soon.

March 6th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie - Hurricane Grill and Wings - Great night! What a crowd! Laurence Stevenson sat in with us on Mandolin, you did great job Laurence. My new solo effort was released tonight Poor-dum, it's #5. 1st Believe These Eyes, 2nd Hopeless Romantic, 3rd Mr. Song to Evil People, 4th Live and a Little Touched was video and music, 5th Poor-Dum On March 4th I started Project #6 at Retrophonics Studios, my next solo effort.

March 7th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I did a Thursday morning walk then went to work on some new ideas for Project #6 my next solo release. We put together a thumb drive for Poor-Dum.

March 7th, Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a nice evening at the Oasis Tiki Bar with Jean. We had a good crowd and also had Laurence Stevenson sitting in again. See you guys at this venue with Sue and I on March 23rd.

Laurence, Sue & Dave

March 8th, 9th and 10th, DAVE at The Big Deck - It was a great weekend as usual! This is a great venue Darlene, Bryan and  staff are the best!

Looking forward to being in the studio and moving along with my new effort Project #6. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!-DAVE

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 

It's been a while....

February 26th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I finished the mix on "Rocket" and reviewed the 9 other songs for Poor-Dum I think we are done!. Looking forward to starting on Project #6.  Jim DeVito and Johnny Medico will be producing. I'm excited. Can't wait for everyone to hear Poor-Dum!!!

February 27th, OFF - Working on "A Wish" getting ready for Project # 6, I can't wait to get started!

February 28th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - What a night! We missed Sue, she wasn't feeling well but from the parking lot came Lawrence Stevenson who sat-in with us for the night on mandolin. Thanks to all the great folks at Hurricane Grill and Wings especially Abe and Albert!

February 29th, Bagan & Company - Dan and I did only half of the Thursday walk we usually do and talked about my new effort Project #6.

February 29th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Tony and Frankie at St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co - Bad weather rolled in  so we cancelled.

March 1st, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It was a windy cloudy day but a few folks were there to hear my songs. Thanks to Dale for singing "Father and Son" with me.

March 2nd, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at San Sebastian Winery - We decided to take a chance outside, I'm glad we did. The place was packed! Not a nicer places to play in St. Augustine. Thanks Kyle and staff! See you next month April 6th

March 3rd, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - I set up but mother nature was not my friend today. I had to cancel because it rained.

I'm looking forward to releasing Poor-Dum  and starting my new effort Project #6. Thanks for letting me live my dream!!! Keepin' It Real!!!  DAVE

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 

February 19th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on "Rocket".  Jim, Jesse Cruce and I added some harmonies. Next week we hope to finish the mix and then Jim DeVito will start finalizing everything. Can't wait to move on to "Project No. 6" !!!

February 20th, Songwriter's Night at the Oasis Tiki Bar - It was a great night! This change of venue has worked out real good. A lot of it has to do with Jean and staff at the Oasis. Dave Rudolf and Amy Hendrickson were fabulous. As usual Bob kicked butt! Thanks for supporting original music in St. Augustine. See you next month on March 19th with John Winters and Mark Richey. We forgot to take the group hug at the end of the night so this photo will have to do.

February 21st, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was another cold night so we were under the tent. We had a nice crowd though. Thanks Abe, Albert and staff! See you next week.

February 22nd, Bagan and Company - Dan and I released "Rocket" on FaceBook.

February 22nd,  Carpetbaggers DAVE and Sue at The Press - It was a great night really enjoy hangin' out and playing some music with Sue. Thanks to all that showed up. Thanks Scott and staff. The food was excellent Jessica Besley!

February 23rd, 24th and 25th, Jupiter with Joel and Michele -Theresa and I had a great time, we meet some great folks, had some great food, checked out some beautiful boats, told some stories, drank some shots, climbed some stairs, walked the beach, got some seashells, heard some music - now we are home. It was also good to hang out with my band mate and friend Al Johnson.

Dave, Dave and Joel

Al Johnson and Dave

I'm hoping to finishing Poor-Dum at Retrophonics Studios this week. I'm going to release another new song on Facebook with the help of Dan at Bagan and Company. 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 

February 12th, Retrophonics Studios - Jim and I worked on a mix for "Harpoon Sadie" and "Rocket".  Four more tunes to go then Poor-Dum will be finished. Yeah!

February 13th - Theresa and I went with Sue and Wayne to see Marc Douglas Berardo and Louise Mosrie Coombe at Cafe 11 it was a good show. It 's always good to see my old songwriting friend. Clay Blasser did a wonderful job with the sound.

February 14th, Carpetbaggers DAVE, Sue, Tony and Frankie at Hurricane Grill and Wings - It was still a little chilly so we set up under the tent. We had a nice crowd it was a good time.

February 15th, Bagan and Company - Dan and I did a 2.2 mile walk and then worked on releasing  "I'm So Gone" on Facebook from my new solo project called Poor-dum.

February 16th, Carpetbaggers Dave and Tony at The Tides Oyster Co and Grill - It was a fun time with Tony filling in for Sue. Good to see The Bagan's in the audience.

February 18th - I finished a new tune called "A Cowboy Dream" a song to add to my new solo effort Project No. 6 

February 18th, DAVE at Aunt Kate's - It rained all day... I mean all day...no gig today. See you March 1st.

Looking forward to doing some mixing on my Poor-Dum project with Jim DeVito at Retrophonics Studios. Later in the week I'm getting together with Dan to release of "Harpoon Sadie" on Facebook. We've got a Songwriters night, one Carpetbaggers show and Sue and I are going to play a new venue, The Press. 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