The members of Hawthorne Heights met in high school. The guitarist was influenced by his aunt's love of music. The lead singer used to listen to his mother's cassette tape constantly as a kid. Hawthorne Heights began playing at college parties. The Kinks heavily influenced the early work of the group.

Hawthorne Heights was offered a record contract after performing at at Demonstrator, local bar. The group's members had horrible jobs when they started playing, just biding time until they would hit the big time. Hawthorne Heights continued to work hard, scared they would just be another one hit wonder. The band is on tour constantly, performing before legions of fans nightly.

The band recently completed their newest project, but they are planning the next release already. Hawthorne Heights's newest release is a refinement of their accepted sound.

Every time the group comes to Albany they are sure to stop at Beach and play a show. Hawthorne Heights's performances always have the audience singing by the end of the performance. TheSeats.com is the one stop shop for the group, with Hawthorne Heights tickets, concert seating charts, and touring schedule.