Raincity Blue
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2016 | SELF
Bio
Raincity Blue crosses vintage aesthetics with contemporary sounds, blending together powerful vocals, sultry saxophone, and feel-good rhythms. Based in Vancouver BC, the five-piece ensemble showcases a unique experience for listeners - integrating influences from funk, soul, psych-rock, and R&B.
Members Clare Twiddy, Kaylar Chan, Ryley Kirkpatrick, Jay Schreiber, and Chantal Gauthier all come from diverse artistic backgrounds, evident in their original music which offers both power and subtlety. Honest lyrics and alluring melodies tell a story that is sensual, intimate, and empowering.
Early 2017 the band recorded their first EP “Tell Me” (Released June 2017). Since the release they performed at TD’s Vancouver International Jazz Festival and have been featured in the Vancouver 24 hr, The Nanaimo News Bulletin, and on Roundhouse radio and CiTR radio. Other highlights in the last year include performing at Chambar Restaurant’s NYE and at the Friday’s on Front Festival, as well as a tour to Vancouver Island.
With the support of Creative BC and the BC Music Fund, Raincity Blue recorded their debut album “Stuck on Replay” at Rain City Recorders in August (Released January 2018). The group looks forward to touring this summer in support of the album including an appearance at Canadian Music Week in Toronto this May.
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