Ninth House is a New York City band that has been playing a distinctive blend of dark rock and alternative country since it's inception in 1998. With a sound summed up as "Gothic Johnny Cash meets The Clash" they manage to blend varied influences to produce their haunting and unforgettable "Cemetery & Western" sound.

The band was created by singer/songwriter Mark Sinnis (bass, vocals) following the ten year run of his previous band Apostates. Mark is joined in Ninth House by former Apostates drummer Francis Xavier. N.Y.C. music scene veteran Keith Otten plays guitar.

Ninth House has three full length CDs to date. The first release in 2000, “Swim In The Silence” featured the single “Injury Home” which appeared on the Fox TV show “ANGEL”.

In 2005, the band released their second album, “The Eye That Refuses to Blink”. Their CD, “Realize And It’s Gone”, was released in June 2007, and features the Johnny Cash classic “Ghost Riders In The Sky".

Ninth House remains active playing the New York City and tri-state area music circuit and have built a devoted following. All of Ninth House's music is available through 9th Recordings.

Ninth House are set to release their fourth full length album "11 Cemetery & Western Classics" in 2010.

The ninth of twelve houses in astrology focuses on higher learning and the ability to extend our minds. This house holds clues to our spiritual growth, and is commonly referred to as the house of philosophy.

The Ninth House reminds us that we are on a voyage of self-discovery, and concerns itself with the search for wisdom and knowledge. The Ninth House represents our lifelong struggle to find out what we believe about the world, God, man and life…