The Once
Canadian band
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The Once is a folk trio based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The group features Geraldine Hollett on lead vocals and vocalist-instrumentalists Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale playing a variety of instruments. The group performs a mix of original and traditional material and is noted for their three part harmonies, which are sometimes performed a cappella.[1]
The Once | |
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The Once performing at Woody Point in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Label | Borealis |
| Members | Geraldine Hollett Phil Churchill Andrew Dale |
| Website | theonce |
The Once's name comes from an old Newfoundland expression which means "as soon as possible", "right away", "directly", or "in a short while".[1]
History
The members of The Once met while taking part in a summer repertory theatre company in Trinity, Newfoundland.[2] In August 2009, they released an eponymous album on Borealis Records. In 2014, the group went on Passenger's Whispers Tour through the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.[3] The group also supported Passenger on his 2016 album, Young as the Morning Old as the Sea,[4] and his 2018 album, Runaway.[5][6]
Awards
- 2009 Atlantis Music Prize (nominated for The Once)
- 2010 Canadian Folk Music Awards (won Traditional Album of the Year for The Once and New/Emerging Artist of the Year)[1][2]
- 2011 East Coast Music Award (nominated for Group Recording of the Year for The Once)[1]
- 2012 Juno Nomination Row Upon Row
- 2015 Juno Nomination Departures
Discography
- 2009 - The Once[1]
- 2011 - Row Upon Row of the People They Know
- 2012 - This Is a Christmas Album
- 2014 - Departures
- 2016 - We Win Some We Lose (EP)
- 2018 - Time Enough
- 2022 - Acoustic Vol. 1ce
- 2024 - Out Here
- 2025 - Fallen Tree (Side B) (EP)
