Having recently signed a record deal with Warner Bros., local rockers The Undeserving have opportunities literally falling into their laps, and they honestly can’t quite believe their good fortune. The Fremont, Ohio based quartet formed four years ago when singer/piano player Clay Kirchenbauer met guitarist Brennan Willis at Terra Community College. The two friends joined forces with Clay’s brother Kyle who plays drums, and hometown friend Jimmy Getty playing bass. But it wasn’t until last year that the band knew they were going somewhere. A lucky run-in with a producer and manager in Nashville lead to a good year of showcasing and negotiating, ultimately allowing them to sign with Warner Bros. The record (title and date TBA) is nearly complete, and the boys are already experiencing national fame with their first single. “Something to Hope For” is featured on the promo campaign for the current season of American Idol, as well as the season premier of the CW’s One Tree Hill, which aired on Monday, January 18. The song, like most of The Undeserving’s work, is an uplifting, piano-driven ditty. As Kirchenbauer states, “We want to bring a positive message of hope and encouragement to our listeners.”
   To sum up The Undeserving in one word: humble. Like their name suggests, the band doesn’t take their newfound success for granted. “We’re blessed and privileged to be able to do what we do,” Kirchenbauer said. Check the track out on iTunes and Amazon.com, and stay tuned for Midwest and East Coast tour dates soon. www.myspace.com/theundeserving.