Shane Drake Presents | Episode 3: Charley Crockett

▶ Watch the complete Shane Drake Presents series:    • Shane Drake Presents: Before The World Pau...   ▶ Watch next — Episode 4: Tessa Violet    • Tessa Violet: The Brutal Reality of Tourin...   From the deep, dusty heat of Texas up into the thin, biting air of the snowcapped Colorado Rockies, Episode 3 hits the highway with country and blues powerhouse Charley Crockett. Stripping away the traditional crew and heavy gear, this episode was shot entirely on an iPhone, delivering a gritty, high-contrast, and completely unvarnished look at life on the road. Against the stark visual shift from sweltering southern highways to blinding white mountain peaks, we get a front-row seat to Charley's incredible story of survival and perseverance. He opens up about the reality of his life-saving open-heart surgery, reflects on his hardscrabble humble beginnings, and discusses the heavy, historic weight of his direct relation to the legendary Davy Crockett. This isn't just a tour diary—it's an unfiltered portrait of an artist who fought for his second chance and is making every single mile count. ⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 What Makes Charley Crockett a Cowboy 0:02:02 Open-Heart Surgery and Becoming “Part Cowboy” 0:03:01 “Going Back to Texas” Live 0:05:29 From Street Performer to Turnpike Troubadours 0:08:42 From Hobo Life to the Tour Bus 0:10:10 “Ain’t Got No Time to Lose” Live 0:12:10 Meeting Charley Crockett’s Most Loyal Fans 0:12:37 “Whiskey Business” Live 0:13:07 Solitude, Destiny, and Life as a Street Musician 0:15:49 Charley Crockett Live in Amarillo 0:18:16 Riding Freight Trains Across America 0:19:42 “Round This World” Live 0:22:44 The Dangers of Freight Train Hopping 0:24:21 “In the Night” Live 0:27:20 Charley Crockett’s Connection to Davy Crockett 0:28:46 Family, Loss, and a Difficult Childhood 0:31:21 “The Valley” Live 0:34:04 Finding the Band’s Sound 0:34:36 “When Will My Troubles End” Live 0:35:21 The Heart Condition That Nearly Killed Him 0:38:14 MusicFest in Steamboat, Colorado 0:38:26 “I Am Not Afraid” Live 0:39:28 Why Charley Crockett’s Music Defies Genre 0:40:52 “Ain’t Got to Worry Child” Live 0:41:15 Recording The Valley Before Open-Heart Surgery 0:43:53 His Surgery Scar, Sorrow, and Second Chance 0:44:51 “I’m Workin’” Live 0:45:22 “Borrowed Time” Live 0:48:03 The Train Robbers and a Failed Record Deal 0:49:56 Choosing Independence and Releasing His Own Music 0:51:04 The Birth of the Real Charley Crockett 🎸 FEATURING Artist: Charley Crockett -    / charleycrockett   🎥 PRODUCTION CREDITS Directed by: Shane Drake Produced by: Shane Drake and John Lynch Production Company: Say So Pictures / Three Chord Films Camera: Shot 100% on iPhone 📱 FOLLOW & CONNECT Subscribe to the Channel:    / @shanecdrake   Instagram:   / shanedrake   Facebook:   / shanecdrake   Official Website: https://www.shanedrake.com 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! Drop a comment below with your favorite moment from the tour or where you caught Charley Crockett on the road. #CharleyCrockett #MusicDocumentary #Rootscountry #IndieMusic #altcountry #ShaneDrakePresents #shotoniphone #docuseries