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| years_active = 2001 – Present |
| years_active = 2001 – Present |
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| origin = [[Dayton, Ohio]] |
| origin = [[Dayton, Ohio]] |
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| music_genre = [[Emo]]/[[ |
| music_genre = [[Emo]]/[[Melodic-Hardcore]] |
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| record_label = [[Victory Records]] |
| record_label = [[Victory Records]] |
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| current_members = Eron Bucciarelli,<br>Casey Calvert,<br>Micah Carli,<br>Matt Ridenour,<br>JT Woodruff |
| current_members = Eron Bucciarelli,<br>Casey Calvert,<br>Micah Carli,<br>Matt Ridenour,<br>JT Woodruff |
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|}}'''Hawthorne Heights''' is a melodic/post hardcore band that formed in [[Dayton, Ohio]] in June of [[2001]]. The band was originally known as "[[ |
|}}'''Hawthorne Heights''' is a melodic/post hardcore band that formed in [[Dayton, Ohio]] in June of [[2001]]. The band was originally known as "[[A Day In The Life]]" but changed its name as its music and lineup also changed. JT Woodruff is the frontman on vocals and [[guitar]], Matt Ridenour is on [[bass guitar|bass]], Eron Bucciarelli on [[drum]]s, and Casey Calvert and Micah Carli on guitar. |
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==Musical Styles== |
==Musical Styles== |
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Hawthorne Heights' unusual mix of three guitar players, a bass player, and a drummer opens up unique opportunities for live guitar [[harmonies]] and [[counter-melodies]]. |
Hawthorne Heights' unusual mix of three guitar players, a bass player, and a drummer opens up unique opportunities for live guitar [[harmonies]] and [[counter-melodies]], however some argue that there is no need to have three guitarists. |
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==Band Members== |
==Band Members== |
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*A large part of their popularity is due to the success of their label, [[Victory Records]], promoting them heavily on such websites as [[Purevolume]] and [[MySpace]]. |
*A large part of their popularity is due to the success of their label, [[Victory Records]], promoting them heavily on such websites as [[Purevolume]] and [[MySpace]]. |
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*Hawthorne Heights put out a DVD called [[This Is Who We Are]]. |
*Hawthorne Heights put out a DVD called [[This Is Who We Are]], which is the title of one of the songs on the new record "If Only You Were Lonely". |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Dayton, Ohio |
| Years active | 2001 – Present |
| Members | Eron Bucciarelli, Casey Calvert, Micah Carli, Matt Ridenour, JT Woodruff |
Hawthorne Heights is a melodic/post hardcore band that formed in Dayton, Ohio in June of 2001. The band was originally known as "A Day In The Life" but changed its name as its music and lineup also changed. JT Woodruff is the frontman on vocals and guitar, Matt Ridenour is on bass, Eron Bucciarelli on drums, and Casey Calvert and Micah Carli on guitar.
Musical Styles
Hawthorne Heights' unusual mix of three guitar players, a bass player, and a drummer opens up unique opportunities for live guitar harmonies and counter-melodies, however some argue that there is no need to have three guitarists.
Band Members
- Eron Bucciarelli - Drums
- Casey Calvert - Backing Vocals, Guitar
- Micah Carli - Guitar
- Matt Ridenour - Vocals, Bass
- JT Woodruff - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Album Release History
Hawthorne Heights released an album entitled "The Silence in Black and White" in 2004 on Victory. The song "Ohio is for Lovers", which was released as their first major single, was at one point bundled in .mp3 format with Winamp. Another version of this album, "The Silence in Black and White: Limited Edition", was released with 7 bonus tracks and a DVD.
The band has recently finished recording their second album, "If Only You Were Lonely", which is scheduled for release on February 28, 2006. This album also features two separate covers, a man and a woman sleeping alone in their beds. The lead single for the second album is "Saying Sorry."
Albums
- The Silence in Black and White 2004 RIAA Certification: Gold
- If Only You Were Lonely 2006
Singles
| 2005 | "Ohio Is For Lovers" | The Silence in Black and White | ||
| 2005 | "Niki FM" | The Silence in Black and White | ||
| 2006 | "Saying Sorry" | If Only You Were Lonely | ||
Trivia
- Hawthorne is a reference to the author Nathaniel Hawthorne and Heights refers to transcendentalism.
- A large part of their popularity is due to the success of their label, Victory Records, promoting them heavily on such websites as Purevolume and MySpace.
- Hawthorne Heights put out a DVD called This Is Who We Are, which is the title of one of the songs on the new record "If Only You Were Lonely".
External links
- Hawthorne Heights official site
- Interview with Hawthorne Heights (includes music video)
- Hawthorne Heights on Purevolume
- Hawthorne Heights on MySpace
- Absolutepunk.net Review of Hawthorne Heights' second album, If Only You Were Lonely
- 11.18.05 Absolutepunk.net Interview w/Hawthorne Heights
- Hawthorne Heights discography at Discogs
- Hawthorne Heights discography at MusicBrainz
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