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Speaking truth to power. Let me guess, white guilt projected at some stated hierarchy that only lives in their heads for the purpose of propping up their victim-hood, or more pathetically their cheap words of defense for those they presume defenseless. That is racism. Yeah, no thanks.
Folks, please please see Charley and his band when they come to your town! He closed out the last show I saw by unplugging his guitar and using the guitar cable to lasso the mic stand, then walked off stage like a BOSS.
I missed last year’s concert in Edmonton, and regretted it The second I saw he’s coming here May 24th, my whole family got tickets for my birthday I can’t wait for it man, everyone says how good he and his band is live
I have all Charley’s records. I put them on and dance with my 3 year old daughter. As soon as I get home from work she starts chanting “dadas music” and I know she’s asking for Charley.
Charley Crockett made me a country music fan back when I first heard him in 2020. Had the pleasure of seeing him live in 2022. Funny enough, His music is the ONLY music that my 4 year old daughter wants to listen to every time we get in my truck. She’s his biggest fan.
I just worked a Charley concert as a stagehand. He’s a thoroughly decent and talented chap and his crew were great to work with. Make Country Great Again!
I found Charley from the "Blackjack County Chain" cover on Western AF and It was one of the best discoveries in music for me. This man is a national treasure.
Between him colter wall sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers I think it's the best the genre has had since Roger Miller and Johnny cash a townes van zandt
@@alexgray8804 They really need to get her in here and perform.... I'm stoked i'm seeing her next weekend...hopefully Josey Toney is still in the band....
The Man From Waco - 0:00 Are We Lonesome Yet - 4:11 Welcome To Hard Times - 7:14 The Death of Bill Bailey - 10:44 Odessa - 13:41 Charlie & Cullen intros + Are We Lonesome Yet origin story - 3:34 Intro to Welcome to Hard times - 6:58 The Death of Bill Bailey origin - 10:10 Odessa origin story - 13:19
So glad he’s getting his moment. Been listening since his James Hand cover album. You can tell he has such a huge appreciation for old school country, and I am here for it. Country revivalist!
Seen him twice live. Second time he brought out his close friend Leon Bridges to sing old country and blues together. Unreal performer and just an authentic and interesting guy. Congrats on the well deserved attention charley
This is the first time I've ever actually seen Charley Crockett play/sing his music. I've heard a bunch of his stuff on Spotify and even got his "Man From Waco" album on vinyl for Christmas from my family because I liked it so much. It's awesome to actually see him performing, especially in a small and intimate setting! This dude is awesome.
Charley is amazing. He found a blues country kind of sound like i've never heard before. A great artist who knows how to tell stories in a beautiful way! Love from the Netherlands Charley!
My wife and I have seen him on two occasions at the John T. Floore Country Store, just outside of San Antonio, in Helotes, TX. I’ve been to many a concert, and his are among the best I’ve ever seen! Genuine is an understatement for this man and his band. Well done!
Saw Charley in concert in Birmingham just the other day. What a great show! Charley is criminally underrated in my mind! Thanks to NPR for giving him a little publicity!
I’m so glad I was able to see him play in person before he explodes in popularity and becomes impossible to see in concert. Honestly the most real and natural performance I’ve seen.
Saw him once at a small amphitheater by a river. Him and his band gave a great show. I'm not really a fan of country, but his Americana caught me off guard with its musicality.
I have seen him in a small bar venue in Tucson az, and even got to shake his hand and say hello after the show , the second time in phoenix with 1500 people , in my im seeing him in an even larger venue , I’m so happy I get to witness him live his dream ❤
Usually, I hear music for the first time on the Tiny Desk and then see them live. This time, I’m seeing Charley Crockett on the Tiny Desk six months after seeing him live. Ahead of the curve this time!
One of the tightest groups of musicians out there right now and they put on a killer show. Anyone else notice Mac Miller’s hat (from his Tiny Desk concert) in the background over Charley’s shoulder?
Saw him live in Shreveport La on this tour and he was amazing. His band is phenomenal as well. Top notch show and I fully encourage any music fan to go see him. You will be entertained.
Great to see Charley doing well, I’ve been following him for years now and also been following tiny desk and it’s great to see him performing on here 🎶🤠
I recently saw one of Charley's billboards on a trip to Dallas, I looked for his records and loved them. I very much enjoy his sound and I'm thrilled to see Charley on a Tiny concert!
I've been listening to Charley Crocket for several years. His delivery & cadence have always been unique, but over time it's clear he's perfecting the craft of songwriting. I hope to see him in person, because the live performance videos I've seen (including this one) demonstrate the fact he's also a skilled performer. His latest album, the Man from Waco , is stellar.
He’s pretty well known in certain circles. Obviously not mainstream or nothing, but he’s well known in the Americana scene. Puts on a great show if you ever get to see him with his band
Love me some Charley. He's just so real. Seen him live. All of my grown children loved him before me. I feel dumb lol. I'm always late to the party. Go Charley all the way. Keeping it real country.
The best all around artist on the scene right now. Been a fan for years and so stoked to see him getting the recognition he so well deserves. Albums rule and still much better live. Go get it Charley!!
Had the honor of seeing him in probably the coolest scenario I could’ve imagined. Texas Music Revolution in 2021, McKinney Texas. His concert had been washed out of the original outdoor venue, so they delayed it for hours. They crammed all of the hardcore Crockett fans into the courthouse in their historical district. Charley, his guitar, and hundreds of rain soaked die hard fans in one room together. Oh and Ray Wylie Hubbard sang there too.
Based on this fabulous performance, I have signed up to see the wonderful CC in Toronto in July!! thanks NPR for your good work. This guy is the real deal.
im so glad i got to see charley at the ryman. it was just so perfect and cant wait to see him again. i just really wanna shake his hand and thank him for his music. hes kept my sanity at bay for a few years now
First time listening to him. He's wonderful. I'll be sharing his music with my friends. Both musicians were terrific. Love Tiny Desk, always discovering new music.
I listen to a lot of music at work in the background and thought there was a 3rd person, upon just now watching, it caught me off gaurd. I could never do that.
I just "discovered" this guy and am glad I did. I'm especially fond of what I think is a new song he does called Trinity River. Just can't get enough of it.
I discovered Charlie through a Fort Worth radio station, 95.9 the Ranch. I discovered that radio station in the comment thread of a Ryan Bingham video, and have been listening daily since. Country is alive and well, don't let the mainstream media fool ya. Zach Bryan blew up because he just couldn't be ignored. Charlie is a living legend.
YES!! How did I miss this? Yall got my Charley and the jack of all trades Kullen Fox on here? I've been waiting! Yall take yourselves to the show. TRUST!!! EVERY album in hitting.
Ha, right at the beginning I had a random thought about how some type of horn would sound good in the mix... and lo and behold, the pianist is a multi-tasker.
The man certainly knows how to put on a good show no matter if it's a tiny desk, a street corner, or a summer festival. Will go to my grave singing his songs.
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What does this have to do with Charley Crockett?
No, I don’t think I will.
@@UpstateMan607he is mixed?
Nah
Speaking truth to power. Let me guess, white guilt projected at some stated hierarchy that only lives in their heads for the purpose of propping up their victim-hood, or more pathetically their cheap words of defense for those they presume defenseless. That is racism. Yeah, no thanks.
I love Charley Crockett, but that dude playing the piano and trumpet at the same time is kind of blowing my mind.
In person it’s even crazier.
Yes, that is pretty talented.
I know it. Blew my mind watching him live. My daughter 11 loves Charley and this was her first concert front row in a little outdoor venue in Montana
He's got his own fan club for a reason dudes slick as they come smooth as butter.
@@Daltoz34especially when the spot light hit him
Folks, please please see Charley and his band when they come to your town! He closed out the last show I saw by unplugging his guitar and using the guitar cable to lasso the mic stand, then walked off stage like a BOSS.
He did same exact thing in Glasgow, I showed him horns, hook 'em up cowboy
Just saw him last night opening up for Chris Stapleton! He was really amazing
Did this last night in Sydney Australia
I missed last year’s concert in Edmonton, and regretted it
The second I saw he’s coming here May 24th, my whole family got tickets for my birthday
I can’t wait for it man, everyone says how good he and his band is live
Seeing him at red rocks in September. Yeeeeet
I have all Charley’s records. I put them on and dance with my 3 year old daughter. As soon as I get home from work she starts chanting “dadas music” and I know she’s asking for Charley.
Beautiful.
Charley Crockett is indeed daddy.
@@mattsparks1399lol 😆 😂
Dad?
Keep it up my best memories are of dancing with my mom in the kitchen so I taught my 3 daughters to do the same
My jaw actually dropped when the keyboardist pulled out the trumpet. Amazing.
That same guy also played a guitar on another song 😁
He does it all he’s half the instruments in Charley’s band
Kullen Fox = wonderful wizard
Charley did call him the magic man
Me too! Dang.
Charley Crockett made me a country music fan back when I first heard him in 2020. Had the pleasure of seeing him live in 2022.
Funny enough, His music is the ONLY music that my 4 year old daughter wants to listen to every time we get in my truck. She’s his biggest fan.
My 4 year old daughter loves him so much too. When we ride in the truck she is always saying, "Can we listen to my Crockett?"
I just worked a Charley concert as a stagehand. He’s a thoroughly decent and talented chap and his crew were great to work with. Make Country Great Again!
I found Charley from the "Blackjack County Chain" cover on Western AF and It was one of the best discoveries in music for me. This man is a national treasure.
But is he a Texan is my favorite part of that video
As did I , caught me off guard . And been a fan ever since.
@@MrStuntmanmike417the republic of Texas that is!
Wasn't planning on listening to a full tiny desk at 3 am but here I am. Grateful I did
Best time really.
We saw him on pbs years ago been a fan since...🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Same haha
3am is the BEST time to find music, night owl buddy.
Me at 3:17 AM
Crockett is the modern voice of old school country & western music.
Colter Wall but I hear u
@@connorm1817 sierra ferrel but the boys are both pretty good
Between him colter wall sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers I think it's the best the genre has had since Roger Miller and Johnny cash a townes van zandt
@@alexgray8804 They really need to get her in here and perform.... I'm stoked i'm seeing her next weekend...hopefully Josey Toney is still in the band....
Can’t wait for Railbird Festival coming up. Charley Crockett, Tyler Childers, Sierra Ferrell, Local Honeys etc. Going to be awesome.
I cry every time I listen. I hope to see him in person too.
The homie on the keys, trumpet, and guitar is a legend too.
The Man From Waco - 0:00
Are We Lonesome Yet - 4:11
Welcome To Hard Times - 7:14
The Death of Bill Bailey - 10:44
Odessa - 13:41
Charlie & Cullen intros + Are We Lonesome Yet origin story - 3:34
Intro to Welcome to Hard times - 6:58
The Death of Bill Bailey origin - 10:10
Odessa origin story - 13:19
Someone wrote on social media once. "They say country music is dead; knowing good and well Charley Crockett is walkin' the earth"
This is western music. Country, western, folk, and bluegrass are closely related though. Western music was never really that popular.
Man the music is so smoooth, never heard of him before. Glad I have now.
So glad he’s getting his moment. Been listening since his James Hand cover album. You can tell he has such a huge appreciation for old school country, and I am here for it. Country revivalist!
Guys like this are preserving real country music. Forget the "Bro-country". This is the real deal.
His reggae stint was more "real deal" than this shtick he's been doing. Lol. Guys a clown.
This man payed two instruments at the same time! Charley and his band are such legends especially performing live.
But is uncredited at the end😡
Cullen Fox is the piano man
Can't wait to see him live 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🇺🇲
Seen him twice live. Second time he brought out his close friend Leon Bridges to sing old country and blues together. Unreal performer and just an authentic and interesting guy. Congrats on the well deserved attention charley
Awesome to know! Love Leon! Who says good music ain’t alive?!
Dude I’ve said in the past they’d be an amazing duo. I’d love to see a collaboration between the two.
I would simply pass away
This is the first time I've ever actually seen Charley Crockett play/sing his music. I've heard a bunch of his stuff on Spotify and even got his "Man From Waco" album on vinyl for Christmas from my family because I liked it so much. It's awesome to actually see him performing, especially in a small and intimate setting! This dude is awesome.
Charley is amazing. He found a blues country kind of sound like i've never heard before. A great artist who knows how to tell stories in a beautiful way! Love from the Netherlands Charley!
Can’t wait to go to his shows in A’dam and Nijmegen this September!
Best NPR in ages. Thank you Charley
Keep on trucking Charley crockett!, it's good to hear this type of country music again , you got this kid , take it to the top and stay there!
I’ve seen Charley play in Sacramento, Tahoe, Reno, and San Francisco. It’s still not enough. Life-altering every time. Thank you CC ❤
My wife and I have seen him on two occasions at the John T. Floore Country Store, just outside of San Antonio, in Helotes, TX. I’ve been to many a concert, and his are among the best I’ve ever seen! Genuine is an understatement for this man and his band. Well done!
Now THAT'S real country, not the pseudo rock crud that comes outta Nashville...my pops would have loved Charley....
Saw Charley in concert in Birmingham just the other day. What a great show! Charley is criminally underrated in my mind! Thanks to NPR for giving him a little publicity!
I’m so glad I was able to see him play in person before he explodes in popularity and becomes impossible to see in concert. Honestly the most real and natural performance I’ve seen.
I've seen him twice, both in small venues. What a show. What a show.
Seen him 3 times, each show better than the last. What a performer!
Saw him once at a small amphitheater by a river. Him and his band gave a great show. I'm not really a fan of country, but his Americana caught me off guard with its musicality.
I’ve seen him 5 times and will see again!!!!
I have seen him in a small bar venue in Tucson az, and even got to shake his hand and say hello after the show , the second time in phoenix with 1500 people , in my im seeing him in an even larger venue , I’m so happy I get to witness him live his dream ❤
Im in herefordshire England - charley and his mate on the piano trumpet speak to me with authenticity and originality - bravo!
Usually, I hear music for the first time on the Tiny Desk and then see them live. This time, I’m seeing Charley Crockett on the Tiny Desk six months after seeing him live. Ahead of the curve this time!
Saw him at the state fair of Texas a few years back. You make Texas proud, Charley. Continued success.
Kullen fox on the piano trumpet combo ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for bringing Charley on NPR y'all.
One of the tightest groups of musicians out there right now and they put on a killer show. Anyone else notice Mac Miller’s hat (from his Tiny Desk concert) in the background over Charley’s shoulder?
Charley Crockett and Mac Miller are my two favorite artists. Good eye spotting that! I’m so happy NPR is making Mac a mainstay at the tiny desk.
Saw them live a bunch of times and they SMOKE!!!!
😭 I remember him wearing that. I just watched Macs performance earlier with Thundercat. That's amazing NPR has it.
1:34 I already loved Charley, but are you kidding me with the dude playing piano and trumpet at the same time?!? Amazing 🙌🏾
Piano then the trumpet!!! Bad dude right there!
Jesus he just pulled out a guitar. Magic man!
@@philvelasquez5982 And quite a guitar it is!
I've been awaiting this for forever!
What a delight!
The man from Waco is as close to a 10/10 album you can get, love this man and his music, glad to see him getting the exposure he deserves
Saw him live in Shreveport La on this tour and he was amazing. His band is phenomenal as well. Top notch show and I fully encourage any music fan to go see him. You will be entertained.
Me and my So are gonna see him in Göteborg in september😊 Can't wait!! I have The Man From Waco LP coming in the mail next week🤩
@@orjanbaglo It will be a lifetime experience I have seen him 5 times on purpose.
I’m also from San Benito,TX! Love the recognition of our little town!💜💛
Brownsville here! Love seeing the valley represented and his nod to Freddy Fender!
So glad to see Charley getting recognition. He's already a timeless classic!
Great to see Charley doing well, I’ve been following him for years now and also been following tiny desk and it’s great to see him performing on here 🎶🤠
I recently saw one of Charley's billboards on a trip to Dallas, I looked for his records and loved them. I very much enjoy his sound and I'm thrilled to see Charley on a Tiny concert!
It was almost equally likely I'd go my whole life without discovering Charley Crockett, but god almighty am I glad that I did.
I generally don't listen to much country, but discovered Charley during the pandemic and was blown away by his talent. Really happy to see him here.
I've been listening to Charley Crocket for several years. His delivery & cadence have always been unique, but over time it's clear he's perfecting the craft of songwriting. I hope to see him in person, because the live performance videos I've seen (including this one) demonstrate the fact he's also a skilled performer. His latest album, the Man from Waco , is stellar.
Norwegian in America here, this guy is phenomenal!
It is surprising that not more people are aware of him, very much a quintessential story teller.
He’s pretty well known in certain circles. Obviously not mainstream or nothing, but he’s well known in the Americana scene. Puts on a great show if you ever get to see him with his band
My favorite country musician right now. Dudes amazing
Love me some Charley. He's just so real. Seen him live. All of my grown children loved him before me. I feel dumb lol. I'm always late to the party. Go Charley all the way. Keeping it real country.
I wish this was an hour longer!
So good!!!
Greetings from BRAZIL
The best all around artist on the scene right now. Been a fan for years and so stoked to see him getting the recognition he so well deserves. Albums rule and still much better live. Go get it Charley!!
no one in this room knew how lucky they were
My thoughts exactly
Had the honor of seeing him in probably the coolest scenario I could’ve imagined.
Texas Music Revolution in 2021, McKinney Texas. His concert had been washed out of the original outdoor venue, so they delayed it for hours. They crammed all of the hardcore Crockett fans into the courthouse in their historical district.
Charley, his guitar, and hundreds of rain soaked die hard fans in one room together.
Oh and Ray Wylie Hubbard sang there too.
Are you a die hard fan yeah? You didn't mention it..
Based on this fabulous performance, I have signed up to see the wonderful CC in Toronto in July!! thanks NPR for your good work. This guy is the real deal.
I've been listening to Charley since Nov22. All of his albums are so good, full of good songs. Cheers from Spain Charley, come here soon!!!
Don't take Charley Crockett and the blue drifters for granted. They are the last of a dying breed of artists. Salute!
Folk music like Charley’s is making a huge comeback. There are at least a dozen artists doing an amazing job at bringing back real country.
im so glad i got to see charley at the ryman. it was just so perfect and cant wait to see him again. i just really wanna shake his hand and thank him for his music. hes kept my sanity at bay for a few years now
One of the best to ever do it. Long live Son of Davy
What a gem. I've been waiting for this tiny desk for three years. Man has a voice smooth as butterscotch
So Refreshing! Charley's my favorite artist currently. Thank you for putting him on NPR!
A surprise seeing Charlie Crockett playing the Tiny Desk, but boy is it a good one.
Having been a big Charley Crockett fan for a while, so stoked for him getting the recognition he deserves.
Can't wait to see him at one of two intimate gigs (300 people) in London in May. I am 62 and my daughter introduced me to Mr Crockett!
This is real country music. Love me some Charley Crockett! Y'all better be booking Sierra Ferrell and Colter Wall as well!
Joshua Quimby, too, man
His music is incredible, I hope to see him on stage again in Europe.
He is absolutely incredible. Best shows I have ever been to. Seen him 3 times and each time it has been in a bigger and bigger venue.
One of my favorite artists, this video is such a treat & will be on repeat.
First time listening to him. He's wonderful. I'll be sharing his music with my friends. Both musicians were terrific. Love Tiny Desk, always discovering new music.
Here lies the talent from a man in the seated position 🎺 🎹 🎩
I listen to a lot of music at work in the background and thought there was a 3rd person, upon just now watching, it caught me off gaurd. I could never do that.
Cullen Fox (he has his own fan club)
dude, what does he not play?
I just "discovered" this guy and am glad I did. I'm especially fond of what I think is a new song he does called Trinity River. Just can't get enough of it.
Found him in 2020, listened to him everyday since. Own everyone of his albums, nothing like driving with crockett on
My coworker from Charlotte came up to our office in Philly around that time & showed me his music. I’ve been obsessed since.
I discovered Charlie through a Fort Worth radio station, 95.9 the Ranch. I discovered that radio station in the comment thread of a Ryan Bingham video, and have been listening daily since. Country is alive and well, don't let the mainstream media fool ya. Zach Bryan blew up because he just couldn't be ignored. Charlie is a living legend.
Charley is the best. Only scratching the surface of all his great songs
YES!! How did I miss this? Yall got my Charley and the jack of all trades Kullen Fox on here? I've been waiting! Yall take yourselves to the show. TRUST!!! EVERY album in hitting.
I saw him in November and was right up front freaking out, he’s just amazing and I’ve been obsessed for a while, I’m so glad he got his tiny desk 💜🥳
I really wish that Charley would put the Ballad of Bill Bailey on an album. The Man From Waco would have been perfect place!
Ha, right at the beginning I had a random thought about how some type of horn would sound good in the mix... and lo and behold, the pianist is a multi-tasker.
Grew up on R&B, Funk and Gospel but I have an appreciation for fine talent like Charley Crocket. I must check out his catalogue.
It's all in there. Been there the whole time. Study the history of "country".
I wish my friend lived long enough for me to show this to him
Love it! Sound that seeps of tradition and history, without sounding ossified or done to death.
The man certainly knows how to put on a good show no matter if it's a tiny desk, a street corner, or a summer festival. Will go to my grave singing his songs.
Just paid 25 bucks to see him in flagstaff and feel like it’s gonna be well well worth it. Some good western country and blues in the west
Big fan! Great way to kick off my Friday morning. Cheers Charley Crockett, thanks for the tunes!
Another amazing, intuitive, musical treat~from a gifted musician and company! Nice Charley-real nice. 🤩
Top of my list of concerts to catch this summer.
If you haven't seen him live yet run like your hairs on fire to see him. He doesn't disappoint. Pro tip do the vip add on if it's available.
Just got my tickets early for flagstaff Arizona gonna be perfect
@@jordanlakey3681 us too! I'll be the one screaming and crying with joy.
Seeing him for the 4th time next Saturday in Tyler, Tx. 2nd time with my kids in attendance. He is my 4 year old daughters favorite ever.
Whenever he’s in town..he & his band are a MUST watch! Absolute show stoppers!! 🤠🐊
Anyone else click thinking this was another Ed Bassmaster skit and leave wholeheartedly impressed? No? 😂 rock on Charley!
One of my favorites. Seen him 4 times and counting !
So happy to see Charley got a tiny desk, love this dudes music so much and his band has so much talent!
Thank God for Charley Crockett! Love your music 🎶
So happy to see Charley on Tiny Desk! Sounds just as good here as when I saw him in concert in 2021. ⭐
Thank you Martha’s Vineyard radio 88.7 fm for introducing us to Charley Crockett .What a talent 🎉
I feel like hes been overshadowed by his support in this one. How about a tiny desk for Kullen Fox?
Charlie is incredible and needs to be way bigger than he is. This guy is a legend
First time listener of Charley. So cool. What a vibe! Are we lonesome Yet…. Great writing. - ⚡️⚡️✨👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Love you, Charley!! Great job!
Refreshingly old fashioned. Playing instruments, telling a story. Kudos to the piano player that can play trumpet at the same time.
He has so many good tunes and albums! Love this
Saw him in Concert last year, absolutely incredible man!
20th century showman... True hardworking music ledgend!! We've got a whole breed of musicians filling those shoes.
I’m so thankful to have witnessed this man put on an amazing show in KY ♥️
Charley Crockett is the real thing who comes along generationally....Bravo...Mr. Crockett....Bravo.