Backstory:
Red Shortage was born on a snowy night in the deep, wilds of Alaskan wilderness. The founding members, Bear Callahan and Luke “The Lumberjack” Jensen, first crossed paths on a deserted logging road. Callahan, an ex-military man turned hermit songwriter, found a creative spark in Jensen, an ex-rocker with a golden voice and rugged hands that could strum magic out of any guitar he touched. Inspired by the raw beauty of Alaska and their shared experiences of love and loss, they decided to form a band.
The duo soon expanded into a five-piece ensemble with the inclusion of Zara Malone on bass, ‘Sticks’ McGee on drums and Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Smith on keyboards. Their bond was forged in the unforgiving Alaskan cold, and their music reflected the raw, fierce energy of their environment. Today, Red Shortage is known for their heart-pounding, soul-stirring, and authentically Alaskan sound that resonates with music lovers across the globe.
Genre:
Red Shortage specializes in Rustic Rock, a fusion of southern rock and blues with a dash of Alaskan wilderness.
Title:
“Grizzly Love”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Out here in the wild, where the [C] grizzlies roam,
[G] Found my heart in your hands, now this [D] forest is home.
[G] We’re dancing with the moonlight, under [C] stars so bright,
[G] Your love is my warmth, in this [D] Alaskan night.
(Chorus)
[G] You’re my grizzly love, fierce and [C] free,
[G] In your arms, is where I [D] want to be.
[G] From the highest mountain, to the [C] deepest cove,
[G] You’re my wild, my beautiful, my [D] grizzly love.
(Verse 2)
[G] Underneath the pines, by the [C] roaring creek,
[G] Your whispers in the wind, make me [D] strong, not weak.
[G] We’re two wild hearts, beating in [C] perfect sync,
[G] Your love’s my anchor, I won’t [D] let it sink.
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge)
[G] With every sunrise, with every [C] sigh,
[G] I feel your love, as strong as the [D] northern sky.
[G] In this wilderness, so vast and [C] wide,
[G] It’s you and me, side by [D] side.
(Repeat Chorus)
Fan’s Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is a woman named Holly, a park ranger from Denali National Park. She fell in love with Red Shortage’s music the first time she heard “Grizzly Love” on a local radio station. Their songs, she believes, capture the soul of Alaska – its resilience, its beauty, and its wild spirit. She says, “Red Shortage’s music is like a love song to Alaska. Every time I listen to them, I’m reminded of why I fell in love with this place. Their songs are the perfect soundtrack for my life here. They capture the essence of living amidst nature, the toughness it demands, and the rewards it gives. Their music stirs my soul and warms my heart, just like a good Alaskan sunrise.”