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July 20, 2010
Well we are packing our bags again and heading to some great festivals and theatres for the rest of July. Fredericton, Liverpool (NS), Annapolis Royale, Charlottetown, Montreal and Goderich are going to be home for the next little while. What a summer!
Please check back often as we are posting more tour dates shortly. And we also wanted to share this video with you from seaandbescene.com which is promoting Atlantic Canadian culture. Stephanie interviewed us in Halifax for this webisode. Great fun!
Cheers
July 8, 2010
Hi Folks
A big thanks to everyone who came out and said hello at all the wonderful events and festivals over the last two weeks. We had an amazing run on the first leg of our summer tour and are excited to get back out July 24. Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers who made our first time visits at Stan Fest, The Festival of Small Halls, The Company House, City of Moncton and Riverview so memorable. And the crowds! You really made our tour. Thank you!
Also wanted everyone to know that our CD may not be available for digital download for a couple days while we switch over to our brand new digs at Borealis! Very excited to call Borealis our label and we appreciate your patience as we make these important changes. Please feel free to contact our office (info@theonce.ca) for information on how to purchase our music and we'll get it to you!
Hope you are enjoying your summer as much as we are...
Cheers
Geri, Phil & Andrew
June 21, 2010
Borealis Records is pleased to announce Newfoundland trio The Once is joining our roster of artists with their self titled debut.
The Once (Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill) is a band of exceptional singers and musicians armed with bouzouki, mandolin, banjo and guitar who deliver ballads, shanties and original songs stemming from the rich traditions of their Island home. While Newfoundland music is often known for its raucousness, the Once comes from the province’s quieter and more intimate side; weaving their music around riveting vocal harmonies and acoustic instruments.
Winners of four Music Newfoundland and Labrador awards in 2009 and nominated for an East Coast Music Award in 2010, the Once have quickly become highly visible on the Canadian folk/roots scene. Most recently the group has appeared with Stuart McLean on CBC Radio’s Vinyl Café and this summer will be appearing at a number of festivals across Canada before embarking on a fall tour of Ireland.
Not only talented musicians but thespians as well, Dale, Hollett and Churchill have significant acting credits, having appeared in national plays, sketch comedies and television shows.
The band members are delighted to be joining artistic forces with Borealis Records, Canada’s premier folk-roots label.
“Borealis is a label for musicians run by musicians. This means a lot to us and we are proud to join this folk community and have our work distributed from coast to coast and beyond. Last year at this time we couldn’t imagine we’d be here. It’s been a large year for the Once.”
The group’s combination of gorgeous harmonies, thoughtful arrangements and compelling live performances guarantee The Once are on a path sure to connect to audiences everywhere.
For more Information:
April 2, 2010
Ryan Belbin from The Muse recently interviewed The Once. Check it out here
March 18, 2010
– THE ONCE –
One of the hottest new bands in Newfoundland has been burning the candle at both ends lately, with a schedule that has taken them across the country twice.
Among other things, the last few weeks has seen them rushing from a sold-out Olympic Atlantic Canada House performance, to a redeye flight bound for the International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, to a Gala performance at the ECMA’s in Sydney. Newfoundland Folk Trio The Once have just made their their third Vancouver appearance in three weeks. They were specially chosen to perform at the Paralympics Atlantic Canada House, in Whistler BC March 16th, after appearing there February 10th Olympic Athlete’s Village and at Atlantic Canada House February 18th in Vancouver.
From British Columbia they will make their way back to Newfoundland, to partake in the upcoming Juno Awards celebration. As this year's 'buzz band' they are in high demand at both public events and 'insider' showcases. Their many fans in St. John's will get a chance to see them live at the 'Ruckus on the Edge' celebration on April 14th at the Delta Ballroom. There they will join some of Newfoundland's other finest roots performers in a special concert welcoming visitors from across Canada and celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador Culture.
A full spring and summer schedule of concerts will see them perform across the country. In the autumn, home town fans will be able to catch them at our province's Arts and Culture Centers during a provincial tour with actor and comedian John Sheehan. After that, the band will head overseas for a tour of United Kingdom concert halls, before returning for dates in Alberta and Manitoba.
CBC Radio listeners and fans of Stuart McLean can hear them nationally on March 27 & 28, when they join McLean as the musical guests on the popular Vinyl Cafe. Their debut self titled CD is the winner of four Music NL awards and was nominated at this years ECMAs. It is available across the province at fine retailers, iTunes, MapleMusic and at www.theonce.ca
For more info, contact
Garrison Hill Entertainment Ltd.
March 14, 2010
The Once have returned from their month long trek to the Olympics in Vancouver, Folk Alliance in Memphis and then the East Coast Music Awards in Sydney. It was a really great time.
A couple new shows have been announced on the SHOWS page.
January 2010
The Once to perform as part of Olympic Festivities representing Newfoundland and Labrador:
December 3rd, 2009
What a week! A huge and heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone who came out to Gower St. United for our Christmas Time! We couldn't have asked for a more supportive and enthusiastic audience...and sold out no less! Wow!! We had so much fun singing for you all and were delighted to hear you singing along as well. To our dear friends Andy Jones and Greg Walsh (not to mention our surprise guest Bob Joy!) - most sincere gratitude. You know, we all had such a great time that we just may have to look into doing it again...
As if that wasn't enough, on the afternoon of the show we found out that we've been nominated for an East Coast Music Award in the category of Roots Group of the Year! Congrats to all our other friends and nominees as well. Really looking forward to meeting up with everyone this coming March in Sydney...it's gonna be some time!!!
November 29, 2009
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this evenings performance! The show is now officially sold out, however we will try to release some tickets at the door if possible once advance ticket holders are seated.
MusicNL Awards
A BIG thank you to everyone for their continued support. This has been an amazing year and we are thrilled and humbled to have just won 4 MUSIC NL awards
(Rising Star, Group, Album and Folk Roots of the Year) at the gala. To everyone who came out to the shows and continue to buy the debut CD thank you again.
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