Raincity is a Vancouver-based rage-funk band fronted by female leads on saxophone and vocals. The five band members will bring their eclectic mix of musical influences to five communities as part of their Vancouver Island tour.
One of the principal performers with Raincity will be a familiar face for Parksville residents. Singer Clare Twiddy graduated from Ballenas Secondary School and was a member of Parksville Dance School (now Innovate Dance) and Dancestreams. She moved to Vancouver in 2010 to further her dance career, but a spinal injury forced her to change direction. She chose music.
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Although Raincity has performed approximately 300 shows since its members got together in 2016, this will be the first time for a show in Port Alberni.
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Tickets for the Rainbow Room (3752 Fourth Ave., Port Alberni) are $10 per set and available online through or at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music starts at 9 p.m.
susie.quinn@albernivalleynews.com
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