10 songs that are the backbone of Embers Barbecue

With the opening of Embers happening in a few short days, I wanted to share a few of my favorite songs that have helped me get through the tough times. Andrew and I love music, always have, he's a pretty alright singer and I'm a great listener😜. As you can imagine, when you're working long hours you need tunes to get you through your day. Just for funsies I want to share 10 songs you can listen to if your tired, broke and tired of being tired and broke. Enjoy!

1. "One Piece at a Time" by Johnny Cash. 
     Honestly, He's just the coolest dude that ever lived. A real deal badass and this song helped get us through those long all-nighters.

2. "Tough Times" by American Aquarium.
     This song is awesome because life sure as hell isnt fair and sometimes you need a bitchin' gritty anthem to sing to and let it all out.

3. "Workin'Man Blues" by Merle Haggard.
     It's Merle Haggard, do you need any other reason to listen to it?

4. "Humble Folks" by Flatland Cavalry.
     This song can't be anymore perfect for us and our business. Embers was built from the ground up by 2 poor dudes just trying to get ahead in life. The real old school, honest, working man type. Andrew and his dad have really given it all they've got and Andrew still makes sure to thank God every step of the way.

5. "Something More than Free" by Jason Isbell.
     To be honest, we didn't listen to this song a whole lot during the Embers era, specifically. However, This song used to come on the radio every day while Andrew was driving to Abernathy for work right after H was born and he never got to see her or be with us. This one gets us right in the feels EVERY. DAMN. TIME.

6. "It Ain't Easy Money" by Andrew Hill.
    The fact that I had to write "by Andrew Hill" kinda makes me laugh because he's just a regular ol dude playing his songs for his wife and daughters, but this one is good. It's one of my favorite songs he has ever written because no words have ever been more true. It's a sad one yall. If you ever get a chance to have Andrew play it for you, I bet you 10 bucks you shed as least one tear. I'll try to record him singing it one day.

7. "I see stars" by Charlie Stout.
     Charlie Stout is a singer/songwriter from our area. He often proclaims that West Texas is the BEST Texas, and we do agree. His tunes embrace a "hard times" feel that only people from this area can relate to. Listen to this song, if any on this list and "The Hanging" too, because it's super good.

8. "Down Here" by Turnpike Troubadours.
     I really kinda just chose this song because you can't really choose ONE song by this band. Every single song is good and we jam them all time and every single time it's like listening to them for the first time. This one is a feel-good tune that reminds us that we really are alright. No matter what, the moon is bright.

9. "I've Always been Crazy" by Waylon Jennings.
     This is one for Andrew, because he is one crazy dude with ideas coming out of his ears and always on to something knew. Some people don't understand it, some people love it. I embrace it, because it keeps him from going insane.

10. "Pancho & Lefty" by Townes Van Zandt.
        This one is for me, because there will never be a better version of this song and because it's my favorite of all time. He had to have been a cool dude and my daughter is named after him soooo💁🏽