The Host Bio

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.

Eventually Dropshadow members also went their separate ways. Tim Kindberg set sail for Florida, where he attended college and graduated with honors. His return to Cincinnati in 2004 coincided perfectly with a semi-Levelnine reunion. Marc, Steve and Chris had started to pick up the pieces of their former band and began concentrating on a completely new project. They contacted Tim and dragged him into the mix.

Sometimes blending with jazz or blues, and always with a cutting, dark edge, The Host tries to push the limits of modern alternative rock.

Since their debut EP, “Receive”, became available, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. With a sequel EP, “Transmit”, in the works, The Host has been busier than ever before.