Charley Crockett

Date: 2025-06-19 | Duration: 2h 51m

Category: Arts & Entertainment, Nature & Outdoors

Episode Overview

Texas honky-tonk troubadour Charlie Crockett joins Joe for a conversation steeped in music, Texas culture, survival, and the raw stuff that makes great art. Charlie reflects on playing the Viper Room and how its notorious energy is something you feel the moment you step inside. He opens up about his sister's death from substance abuse and how that loss — and watching friends spiral — is never far from his songwriting. They talk about the outsized cultural meaning of Texas music, how Dave Chappelle and Charlie started doing outdoor shows at Stubbs in Austin when COVID shut everything down, and the songwriter Evan Felker of Turnpike Troubadours whose work Charlie deeply respects. Charlie philosophizes on what it means to actually know what you want — and how most people who just talk never find out.

About Charley Crockett

Charley Crockett is a dynamic country singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of traditional country, blues, and rock influences. With a soulful voice and heartfelt storytelling, he has captivated audiences across the nation, most recently showcasing his talents in his latest album, "Lonesome Drifter." Charley’s journey from street performer to rising star is marked by resilience and authenticity, as he draws from his diverse experiences, including his time busking in New Orleans and performing across various American landscapes. His music resonates with fans for its genuine emotion and modern twist on classic sounds, making him a standout figure in today’s country music scene. Discover more about Charley and his work at www.charleycrockett.com.

Key Moments

– The Viper Room's notorious energy and history
– Sister's death from substance abuse and its impact on songwriting
– Texas music's outsized cultural identity and meaning
– Dave Chappelle and outdoor shows at Stubbs Austin during COVID
– Evan Felker and Turnpike Troubadours — country songwriting craft
– Knowing what you want versus just talking about it
0:00:00 – The Viper Room — notorious before you walk through the door
0:19:44 – Privacy erosion and why VPNs matter now more than ever
0:37:24 – Surprised he never got heavily addicted — his sister wasn't so lucky
0:56:39 – Evan Felker took Charlie's CD home — Turnpike Troubadours connection
1:15:20 – Texas music and why it means something everywhere in the world
1:33:36 – Great artists find whatever vehicle connects — hip hop, country, it doesn't matter
1:54:27 – Dave Chappelle and Charlie Crockett doing shows at Stubbs
2:13:00 – Bull riding vs. people who just talk — Charlie's philosophy
2:31:21 – If you don't know what you want, you're lost

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 The Joe Rogan Experience. Trained by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. Yeah, doing something at the Viper Room and then trying to come here the next day. The Viper Room is just notorious. Like even when you're in the building, it's just like ugh. It is notorious. It is funny because the only way I'd ever been in there was through that, you know, the door on the side street there. Starting point is 00:00:34 You know? And they, you know, they had all the cameras out and took me around the, I'd never come in through the door on Sunset before, even recognize the place. No, I'd never been through that door either. Yeah. I've only, like I said, I've never been through that door either. Yeah. I've only, like I said, I've only been there once. I was there for a comedy show. It feels weird. Starting point is 00:00:49 It's a, there's certain buildings that just have bizarre history. Yeah. Well, shooter was telling me last night, man, River Phoenix died on the sidewalk right out that door on the, I didn't know that. I thought it was in front of the, I thought it was in front of the whiskey for some reason. No, no, it was the Viper room. Starting point is 00:01:04 I never realized that. No It's fucked up place. Hey, man. Nice to meet you. Pleasure's all mine Joe. I love your music. Really? Yeah. Yeah Yeah, well my friend Jake turned me on to you. Your music is like You've lived a life. You can't fake that. You know what I mean? There's something about certain dudes voices and songs songs, they're like, all right, that guy's done some living. You know, you can't create that with AI. Ha ha, right? Starting point is 00:01:31 They're gonna try. Everybody, I mean, it's crazy, we were, I mean, we're kinda reaching singularity, you know? Yeah. Where nobody can tell the difference. I know, I think we're right about there. There was a new one that just got released today. Just hear the new one today It's even even better than the Google one that was i...

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