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When it rains it pours! Following their first place win at Live Acts Canada's "Best in Vancouver" contest over the weekend, Vancouver funk rock group Raincity are excited to announce the release of their 'Give This Up' video via exclusive premiere on Beatroute today. The video serves as a teaser of what's to come when Raincity make their Commodore Ballroom debut opening up for funk legends Five Alarm Funk on December 26th. See below for full details.

‘Give This Up’ is a track from Raincity's self-titled EP which was released in June 2019. The EP was recorded at Warehouse Studios with the support of Creative BC.

The ‘Give This Up’ video was recorded in one day with directors Wayne Chung and Bailey Wood and a crew of about 45 people. The video was filmed in an elevator that was made and torn down in two days, and most of the extras are close friends of the band which gives the video a fun party-like vibe.

“'Give This Up' has been with us for a long time, back to the jazz trio days of 2016," says Raincity vocalist Clare Twiddy. "It has changed so much, in reflection of the ways that we too have changed. Over time, the song came to describe the freedom that we found in letting go, in embracing ourselves, finding confidence in our voice, and striving to be the ideal self. The fun and energetic video for 'Give This Up' embodies that freedom and embrace during a time where many people may need a reminder to love themselves and to look for the joy in life, family, and friends."

Raincity (known then as Raincity Blue) recorded their debut album Stuck on Replay in 2017 and released the album at Wise Hall in January 2018 to a sold-out audience. Early in 2018, the band progressed to the Top 100 of CBC Searchlight and won contests including, the Hard Rock Casino's Rock the Mic, Music Heals Covers for the Cause, and The Roxy Launch Project. Throughout 2018, Raincity performed at a number of festivals including Victoria’s Rifflandia, the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and Canadian Music Week in Toronto.

Raincity's self-titled EP is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services. For more information, please visit: thatbandraincity.com


UPCOMING RAINCITY SHOWS
Dec 26th - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom w/ Five Alarm Funk GET TIX
Dec 31st - Vancouver, BC - The eatART Foundation
Jan 18th - Vancouver, BC - Guilt & Company

RAINCITY IS:
Vocals - Clare Twiddy
Saxophone - Kaylar Chan
Guitar - Ryley Kirkpatrick
Drums - Sheldon D’Eith
Bass - Ginger Chen

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