The Once, a folk trio based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, was formed in
2004 by Geraldine Hollett on lead vocals and vocalist-instrumentalists Phil
Churchill and Andrew Dale. The group met while participating in a summer
repertory theatre company in Trinity, Newfoundland. Their debut album, The Once,
was released in August 2009 on Borealis Records. In 2010, the band won
Traditional Album of the Year and New/Emerging Artist of the Year at the
Canadian Folk Music Awards for their self-titled album. The group gained
recognition by supporting Passenger on multiple tours, inclu...