The Host is a four piece rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marc Sherlock, (drums), Stephen Streit, (bass), and Chris Charlton, (vocals), have been writing music together

since 1994. They experienced a good amount of success in an experimental industrial rock band called

Levelnine. They toured the East Coast, were nominated for a couple local music awards, and managed to

support themselves on a...

The Host is a four piece rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Marc Sherlock, (drums), Stephen Streit, (bass), and Chris Charlton, (vocals), have been writing music together

since 1994. They experienced a good amount of success in an experimental industrial rock band called

Levelnine. They toured the East Coast, were nominated for a couple local music awards, and managed to

support themselves on a small scale via t-shirt and CD sales until 2003, when the band split up. During their

tenure, Levelnine found common ground and a common crowd with another Cincinnati-based band,

Dropshadow.

Guitarist Tim Kindberg left Dropshadow to join Marc, Steve and Chris, and their unique style of rock is truly their own signature. Sometimes blending with jazz or blues, and always with a cutting, dark edge, The Host pushes the limits of modern alternative rock. Exotic verses and powerful choruses support a foundation of solid hooks that sink in and don’t let go.