
About
Dana
hinnershitz
Tanner
detweiler
Vocals, Bass Guitar
Vocals, Guitar


jonathan
knauer
Aaron
Richardson
Drums
Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals


Get to Know Vitruvia
Vitruvia is a dynamic, hard-hitting, and inspiring American post-hardcore band based in Southeastern, Pennsylvania. A fusion of punk, metal, alternative, and progressive rock, Vitruvia’s unique sound provides the perfect medley to get any audience going wild. With engaging and poignant lyrics, each song has intricate beats and catchy riffs that make on-stage performance one of their greatest priorities. Their message of perseverance and strength through life’s darkest times is sure to inspire a whole new generation. Vitruvia has been igniting their territory around Southeastern, PA. Playing sold out shows and festivals locally and while touring the United States. Metalcore band "For Today's", Ryan Leitru, stated "Vitruvia does better than bands "For Today" tours with. Everything was very tight and harmonies were spot on", along with Altwire.net stating "Vitruvia's stage presence was astounding, showing better skills then major touring bands."
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Vitruvia partnered with Greg Parker of Amped Recording (Gym Class Heroes, Emarosa, Everyone Dies in Utah), for their EP “Reborn,” Jason Ruch of 0x1 Sound Studio (Metal Blade Records, Universal Records, Sony Records), and Jim Forbes of Clear Track Studios (AC/DC, Eminem, and Katie Perry) for their single/cover of Justin Bieber and DJ SNAKE’s “Let Me Love You”, Shaun and Dylan Werle of Werley Bird Studios (Rise records, Fearless Records, Hopeless Records, Famined Records, CI Records, Johnny Frank of Attack Attack/Bilmuri), for their most recent EP “Broken World,” afterwards, working with Unable Music Group to make their music available world wide on countless digital retailers, including iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and MANY MORE! Vitruvia has started doing a lot of their own tracking and editing while continuing to work with Shaun Werle to bring their next project to life.
Vitruvia's writing process is taken very seriously, with each song having its own theme, showing everyone is loved and not alone. Through their music they tell their life stories and struggles to let the world know we can all persevere through tough times. They not only want to make powerful and uplifting music, but to lead through example by their own lives and tenacity, to show that only by confronting and persevering through adversity, one can find success and peace.
Since their start in late 2009, the band has proven their resilience in the face of adversity and tragedy time and time again. The sudden loss of their second guitarist, Nathan Baker, to a fatal motorcycle accident took a major toll on Vitruvia, both as individuals and as a band, causing them to think long about the road ahead. They realized they had to stand tall and keep going, a motif that shines through their music and their beliefs. Vitruvia went on their scheduled tour despite it all. As a three piece band, they shared their story with the world and touched hearts with their music. After returning home, the band decided to bring back a 4th member, not to replace Nate, but to gain a new side to the band. Over the years Vitruvia has gone through several tough lineup changes along with some more very difficult life events. Yet through it all Vitruvia is back in the studio with original member and band dad Dana Hinnershitz (guitar and vocal), Tanner Detweiler (bass and vocals), Jonathan Knauer (drums), and Aaron Richardson (lead guitar and vocals). Revitalized, they plan to push harder than ever before.
Vitruvia is partnered with the following brands, Phenyx Pro (using their wireless mics/wireless IEMs/antenna distros/drum mics), MSP guitars and bass (making their axes punch harder through a mix), Best Tronics (providing the best cables for amazing signal chain), Intune Guitar Picks and SIT Strings (giving the attack and tuning needed for their signature sound).
Over the years Vitruvia has shared the stage with the following national acts. Escape the Fate, August Burns Red, We Came As Romans, I See Stars, Attila, Alesana, Our Last Night, Like Moths To Flames, Oh Sleeper, Hands Like Houses, The Color Morale, The Plot in You, Whitechapel, Fit For A King, For Today, Oceano, Slaughter to Prevail, Eyes Set to Kill, Disciple, Wednesday 13, Kissing Candice, Lorna Shore, American Sin, It Lies Within, Widow Maker, Sinners Are Winners, Palisades, Famous Last Words, This Or The Apocalypse, Out Came The Wolves, Saving Abel, Just Like Gentlemen, I Am The Witness, Rivers Of Nihil, For The Win, Ashes Remain, Vanna, Superchick, Phinehas, Limbs, From Under The Willow, Carousel Kings, Fire From the Gods, Currents, White Collar Sideshow, The Nearly Deads, One Year Later, Silversyde, and many more.
Vitruvia has been a part of several well known tours and festivals over the years as well. Musikfest, Creation Festival, Kingdom Come Fest, The Extreme Tour, Rock on the Hill Music Festival, Eclipse Festival, Kohlfest, Shock Fest, Revelation Festival, and many more.
Message from the Band:
“Changes are made in our lives daily. The best part about change is it opens new avenues to pursue and that is exactly what has come. Music plays a big part in all our lives. If we are going to live by what we listen to, then why not make it positive and uplifting? We do not need negative messages telling us to do things. We need positive messages to uplift us and bring something to everyone's heart. Who can offer this? We can, as we continue to push for a better world.”
-Vitruvia