Charley Crockett,”Welcome To Hard Times” (Son of Davy / Thirty Tigers)- A distant relative of the legendary Davy Crockett, Texan country troubadour Charley Crockett survived a major health scare early last year when the discovery of a congenital heart condition necessitated open-heart surgery from which he’s now thankfully fully recovered. This life changing experience has obviously informed the lyrical content of “Welcome To Hard Times,” which represents a conscious attempt on Charley’s part to create a “dark gothic country record.” This delightfully eclectic offering is the result,blending elements of Americana, pure Nashville balladry and the finest psychedelia to create a heady hybrid which finds its most compelling expressions in “Rainin’ In My Heart” and “Welcome To Hard Times” itself.