Hawthorne Heights
Ohio emo survivors whose mid-2000s records are still the reference point for the whole scream-over-the-chorus template, played now with veterans' gratitude.
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About Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights is an emo band from Dayton, OH, formed in 2001.
Hawthorne Heights formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001, and became one of the more widely heard bands of the mid-2000s emo and post-hardcore wave that grew up around Victory Records. Their sound pairs melodic, high-register lead vocals with harsh screamed counterpoint, layered guitars and choruses built for singing back, a formula that circulated widely among their contemporaries.
The band has continued recording and touring in the decades since, through lineup changes and label disputes, with vocalist and guitarist JT Woodruff a constant. Live, the older material still forms the backbone of the set.
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What festivals is Hawthorne Heights playing in 2026?
Hawthorne Heights is booked at 1 festival we cover: Warped Tour Orlando 2026.
Is Hawthorne Heights on tour?
Yes. Hawthorne Heights has 9 shows listed, from St Petersburg, FL on Nov 12, 2026 to St. Louis, MO on Nov 25, 2026, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Hawthorne Heights playing Warped Tour Orlando 2026?
Yes, Hawthorne Heights is on the Warped Tour Orlando 2026 lineup, November 14–15, 2026 at Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FL. They play Saturday, November 14.
Where is Hawthorne Heights from?
Hawthorne Heights is from Dayton, OH.
Who is in Hawthorne Heights?
Hawthorne Heights is Matt Ridenour (bass, background vocals), JT Woodruff (guitar, keyboards) and Mark McMillon (guitar, background vocals). Former members include Eron Bucciarelli, Micah Carli and Casey Calvert.
When did Hawthorne Heights form?
Hawthorne Heights formed in Dayton in 2001.
What was Hawthorne Heights's first album?
Hawthorne Heights's first album was The Silence in Black and White (2004). The latest is If Only You Were Lonely XV (2023).
What kind of music does Hawthorne Heights play?
Hawthorne Heights plays emo and post-hardcore.
What festivals has Hawthorne Heights played before?
Hawthorne Heights has played Aftershock 2026, Sonic Temple 2026.