The idea for Bears came about in 2004, when long-time friends Craig Ramsey (The Lovekill, Kiddo) and Charlie McArthur were living in different states. Essentially, the plan was that when Charlie moved back to Cleveland the duo would start a pop band and write songs for fun. Little did they know just one year later they’d have a full-length CD, an army of fans and loads of critical acclaim under their belts — all before they played their first show.