Ninth House is a New York City band that plays a distinctive blend of dark rock and alternative country, managing to blend influences as varied as Johnny Cash and The Cure to produce their haunting and unforgettable "Cemetery & Western" sound.

The band was created in 1998 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. Keith Otten plays guitar.

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

In 2005, the band released their 2nd 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 music circuit and have built a devoted following. All of Ninth House's music is available through Seattle-based indie Label SINister Records or 9th Recordings

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…