Concert Review: Threadspinner

Despite being told repeatedly I’m a traitor to my gender, I’ve always gravitated toward all male bands. In recent years, my cold heart has been slightly melted by bands such as Rilo Kiley and Camera Obscura but still, overall, I like a dude lead singer. I simply can’t help it.

Sunday night, I accompanied friends to The Air Conditioned Supper Club in Venice. Imagine my surprise when, out of 4 bands, the one that blew me away had, you guessed it, a girl vocalist. Threadspinner is a band from Santa Barbara with a lot of spunk and a lead singer with a strong soulful voice. Seriously, this chic can wail. Plus, she’s super cute, which, let’s face it, helps when you’re fronting a band.

They have a hint of that 90’s sound that I love (Think Mazzy Star meets The Cure), with strong, evocative lyrics. The vibe was there too, the band is incredibly engaging on stage. The last song of their too short set was the so far unrecorded ballad, “High Notes.” It was compellingly romantic. I was sold.

The band is comprised of husband and wife, Jon and Sarah Ziebarth (lead guitar and vocals/keyboards respectively), Warren Crone (bass) and Jesse Cardin (drums). The first album is called, “The Firefly Lawnchair Parade.”

Check them out at www.Threadspinner.net or if you’re in the Bay Area, catch them at The Rockit Room on Friday, September 18th at 9:00 pm.

By Guest Writer: Kendra Parsons