February 2009

Hi Aaron
What a beautiful descriptive of the music...I'm glad we could help with your escape to a more beautiful world. It has taken quite a while to put these outfits together...a piece here and there and it becomes your own. I always encourage people add themselves and their own personality to their costumes to make it distinctly their own style. As for me, I get my skirts from http://silkcloque.com/. David and Dorita do amazing work. They as well as Hilary from Fashions In Time just clothes my bridesmaids for my wedding and the girls all said they have never felt more beautiful. Hilary now does my corsets and tops. She can be found here: http://fashionsintime.com/ . Tell them that I sent you so they have the vision of what you would like ready for you.
Enjoy!
Candice
 

Dear Candace,

I recently came across the Guitar World article that both you and Ritchie were in. I seen Deep Purple a couple of times back when Ritchie was in the band. As you know he’s fantastic and its certainly Deep Purples loss. But I think I understand a little of the mindset for his direction and your collaboration with the music that you both are currently involved in. Having played guitar in many Chicago based bands and looking to Ritchie as one of my own personal mentors from a musical standpoint, I myself after these 28 years of playing continually find that I need to change. But in so doing what I’ve learned is the music that I totally love is more heartfelt, its less angry and obnoxious, and ends up being the music that first brought me to the guitar. So hence my discovery of your music (I know I’m a little late, but better late than never!!). I’m also a big Jimmy Page fan and when I had seen him on tour some time back he had a guy who played the Hurdy Gurdy. And after reading the Guitar World article where you talk about using the Hurdy Gurdy its got me interested in potentially buying one. I looked on eBay but if you had a recommendation that would be great. Also I would like to purchase your Secret Voyage cd but I don’t see it available on your site. Am I missing it? I looked under your merchandise link and I see all the other cd’s as well as other merchandise for the Secret Voyage release, I just don’t see the music.

I also looked at your tour link and I don’t see anything coming up for the States but hopefully soon!!! Looking at some of your pictures of places you’ve played, the following link is to the Bristol Rennaissance fair which is located right between Chicago and Milwaukee. Maybe when you guys look to come to the States again, you’ll consider playing there. It would be great to come see you guys live.

Thanks and have a safe New Year.

Mike Walsh

Hi Mike!
We get so many similar comments from people who read that Guitar World article! Your are certainly now alone in your thoughts...Hurdy gurdy got your interest, hmmm... you have come to the right place. I can recommend the person who does both my hurdy gurdy and Ritchie's. He is based in Germany but ships to USA and does amazing work. You will love this instrument. His name is Helmut and he can be found here: http://www.gotschy.com/english/index.html 
As far as Secret Voyage is concerned, because it is so new we don't have it available on our site due to record company licensing restrictions.
So I would recommend ordering from Amazon. But of course if you
would like any of the other cds or dvds, you can go to our merchandise page.
I'll be looking into the faire you recommended...looks like a good one!
Thanks...
Love,
Candice

Blackmore's Night is very very good band, and I love it.
I want ask you some guestion. Do you have some animals in you home?
I have a cat but she die. I'm so sad. I dont have anybony friend who I can speak my cat.
Anyway I have very much picture of you! and and... CD e.g. Shadow of the moon and Uder a violet moon.
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and Ritchie!


Love and light
Aino from
Finland

Hello Aino,
I am so sorry to hear about your cat. Animals are so amazing...they have an other worldly connection to us. They give without expecting and love unconditionally. One of the hardest losses to deal with is the loss of your pet. But know, that in your love for her, she is still around. You may feel her or hear a purring or feel her step on your bed at night. They don't leave as quickly as their physical being. Their spirit and soul is there and if you close your eyes, you will feel her with you.
Some day, when you are ready to give love again, another animal will be ready to receive it- this doesn't take the place of your cat. But there are many animals who need love...and you seem so kind and giving. Don't rush it...only when you are ready again...
Heal first, revel in her memories and know she loves you still...
Love and light,
Candice
 

Hello Candice!

The concert in castle of Burghausen was super pleased us!
You since the best!

I live in Austria, we drive each year to germany to a concert of you.
Don't want to make times also in Austria a concert for it?
There are so many beautiful castles and locks in Austria : -).

All property and love greeting!
Franz

Hello Franz,
Thank you for your kind words! Yes we will be coming back to your country very soon to play a show for you there. We will perform in Graz this time. Check www.blackmoresnight..com for ticket details (LINK TO TOUR PAGE) And I hope to be able to visit some of the beautiful castles while we are there. They are so inspirational for song writing!
Hope to see you at the show...
Love and light,
Candice