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As Christmas approaches, many of us enjoy listening to music while we decorate the tree, bake cookies, or drive to visit family. The Once released their Christmas album in 2012, which has since become a beloved part of many holiday traditions. CBC's Bernice Hillier invited Geraldine Hollett of The Once for a discussion about the music of the season and their song "Cause It's Christmas."
One of Canada's most influential singer-songwriters has died. Gordon Lightfoot passed on Monday this week at the age of 84, and his death is being mourned all across Canada. Geraldine Hollett, lead singer of the group, The Once, got to meet the legendary songsmith backstage in 2012.
The Once are back in the province. after a month and a half touring Western Canada. But they aren't staying put. In fact, they're donning their red, white, and green - and getting ready to sing their favorite Christmas songs at an Arts and Culture Centre near you. The CBC's Melissa Tobin spoke with Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill, and Andrew Dale.
Preview of the 46th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring Sherry Ryan, The Kubosonics, Anita Best and Pamela Morgan,The Swinging Belles, Geraldine Hollett, The Once, Rose Cousins, Fretboard Journey, Dave Penny, Christina Smith and Jean Hewson, Villages, and The Masterless Men.The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music FansThe Age Old Question is a podcast for the music fan who has ever debated music's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
The Once, Part II: Our first podcast re-visited: a visit with “The Once” from Newfoundland and Labrador, who are Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale and whose harmonies will dazzle you as will their lyrics; one of Atlantic Canada’s premier folk groups. Geraldine joins Ron to showcase their latest release “Time Enough”.
Our first podcast re-visited: a visit with “The Once” from Newfoundland and Labrador, who are Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale and whose harmonies will dazzle you as will their lyrics; one of Atlantic Canada’s premier folk groups. Geraldine joins Ron to showcase their latest release “Time Enough”.
Geraldine Hollett of the Newfoundland-Labrador trio "The Once" showcases the group's latest release "Time Enough".
Geraldine Hollett of the Newfoundland-Labrador trio "The Once" showcases the group's latest release "Time Enough".
Are they a Newfoundland band or a band from Newfoundland? Heralded folk trio The Once find themselves wrestling with this and many other questions about their artistic and sonic identity, though that's not stopping them from making the music they want to make and subsequently watching their audience grow. Geraldine Hollett and Phil Churchill chat with Andrew about the unique, theatre-based genesis of their band, how they've made a name for themselves, their approach to live performance, and the making of their latest full-length album, Time Enough, which finds the group venturing into new musical territory with no regard for stylistic labels or confines.
Newfoundlands The Once just released their 4th album "Time Enough" and it's nothing short of brilliant. Jeff was lucky enough to catch up with the Juno Award-nominated frontwoman Geraldine Hollett from the band on the day the album was released to the masses. Take a listen to their spirited conversation about the music, touring and life. Watch their new video for the lead-off single "I Can't Live Without You": You can also watch Jeff, host, the official ECMA Red Capet brought to you by Bell TV with interviews by The Once, Classified, Rose Cousins and more here (scroll down to "Red Carpet").