September 2006

I saw your great show at Kulmbach yesterday, but (as many others) I was veeeeerrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy disappointed that you had to stop after only approx. 70 minutes! (I would have liked to listen to you 70 hours, not minutes ;-))

What happend? Was the show planned that way? Does this happen more often??

Best Regards from cold & rainy Germany

Stephan

Dear Stephan,
We were disappointed as well. Before the show, we were trying to get dressed and 3 times the security guards let strangers into our dressing room! So we had to wait until everything was secure before we could come out and play for you. And there was a curfew, which basically means that the venue has the right to tell you a time to stop and you can not play any longer than that or they shut the power off.

We've never had that kind of lack of professionalism by security, but everything has a possiblilty to happen when your touring.
Everyother show was much longer...
Love,
Candice

C andy,
A nna is writing to you from Ukraine!!!
N ever met such a nice person as you are!!!
D o you plan to have babies???
I hope you'll answer my question
C ause i want it very-very much!!!
E ncanted with your personality!!!

Hello Anna!
That was very clever and creative of you! To answer your question, yes...I hope so ...someday. But for right now my children are my songs, and I love bringing them across the oceans for you to hear...
Someday....but not right now...

Love and light,
Candice
This is also for Norwin & Sheri Huckabay

You sing about fairytales as if they were true and while listening to your music and voice I’d really like to believe they are. But tell me one thing:

What makes the fairytale come true for the White Knight?

Especially when the Princess is looking for a cunning rouge. Your songs let me keep the faith always a little longer than I ever thought I could but there’ll be a time when faith is lost, never to be found again. What makes the White Knight keep the faith?

There are lots of White Knights, but the songs are sung only about those who succeeded. Not a single one about those who perished. And there are many of them, clad in no armour but the one of faith. Just to find themselves finally dying naked. What happened to them?

Since you seem to me like a fairy, you might have some kind of an answer. Or a small piece of an answer at least. If not, please forgive me for bothering you.

It is never a bother...I believe those who died did so in honor. In believing in a cause and having the faith and the passion so strongly about that cause to be prepared to give their life for it. They are the kind who do not need adulation because that is fleeting. To have the pureness of heart and the strength of soul is enough for them. They do not need the words of thousands, save for the love of one. And in that pure love, that trust, that faith and honor...that is enough....Not all princesses seek a cunning rouge...the real princesses maybe milkmaids with far more depth and dimension than one born into the role. White Knights and Princesses are not always who they appear to be....
For the fairytale to come true for the white knight...one must have that compassion, that pureness of heart and of spirit...that grants him peace eternally....if that dark day should ever befall him... he will go knowing that it was for a cause he believed in and that the realm he is going to is one of beauty....Always keep the faith....in the magic, the music, in your heart and soul...You may doubt the world and its antics but never doubt yourself....

Much love,
Candice

Hello Candice,

I have just recently within the last few Mths have discovered your music by a good friend of mine that I work with at B-A-E Systems (a government contractor) here in Southern Maryland.

Listening to your music is so very soothing...when I'am at work I turn it on...and my day seems to be a bit more brighter..and more relaxed.
When ever I'm on a project to where I need complete concentration..to read some complex drawings for some electronic installation ..hearing your music just makes me right at ease.

There are two types of music that only do this to me...Your's....and classical music.

Hope some day I may attend a concert of your's and Ritchie's...Will you be playing here in Maryland by any chance?

Just one more thing ...will Ritchie be playing a bit more classical music on future Blackmores Night cd's...?? Hope so.

Keep making beautiful music ..the both of you.

Lot's of Love,
*** Kathy ***

Hello Kathy,
How beautiful...I am so pleased that we have been able to work a bit of magic and relax you... It seems that is a hard commodity to come by in these days of high pressure and high stress...so when you find something that works... whatever it is... it is a gift.

You know, I have heard that you have a wonderful Renaissance Faire there in Maryland. It is said to be the faire that is the most musical...you may find some very interesting music there as well. We have been trying to get to that faire for years now, but it always seems to clash with our tours...So, each year we vow to try to get there! One year we will make it.

Its a good question about Ritchie delving more into classical music. Ritchie emotes so purely that I don't even think he knows what will come out sometimes... he seems to be pulling on a higher power. So, its anyones guess what he will be playing at any given point. But whatever it is you can be sure it will be amazing....

We hope to be playing around your area soon. We'll keep you posted on the tour dates page.

Much love,
Candice

Heilsa Candice,

I only started listening to your music, that is Blackmore's Night, about a year ago when an ad in Rennaissance Magazine caught my eye, and I must say you have the most wonderful voice. My son (he's 15 months) seems to think so too. He can't get enough of the live album.

I have just two small questions for you.

1. Have you and/or Ritchie ever been to the New York Rennaissance Faire? (because you look familiar, as in I think I met you there briefly back in 1996 or 97)

and 2. When are you and Blackmore's Night playing in the US again? (specifically in NY...I'd love to come to a show or two, my fiancee would love it too)

Thank You
Wm. Egil Vafuth

Hello,
Thank you for your kind words and please give a kiss to your son for me! Yes, Ritchie and I have been to the NY Renaissance Faire a number of times, so it is very possible that we have met before. And as far as shows in the US...we are hoping to be able to play here early next year. We're talking to agents and promoters and working on avails and routing and all of the things that allows us to tour. As soon as we book the shows, it will be posted. But, we are working on it....

Thanks for your questions...
Love and light,
Candice

Hi Candice,

I absolutely *love* the new DVD and CD!! The quality of the music just
keeps getting better with each CD.

As a volunteer with a local animal rescue/adoption group I am curious
about your cats. Can you please tell us a little about them?

All the best,
Ken Albin
St. Augustine, Florida, USA

Hello Ken,
Thank you for your compliments...I'm glad you are enjoying the music. Ah....our little ones. Our grey cat, Hopscotch, who will also answer (or not answer) to a variety of names including Hopper, Scotch, Popsicle, Sir Poppenstein etc is a Persian that we got here on Long Island in 1993. His little brother, who is much bigger than he is , is Romperstilskin, or Romper. He is a Maine Coon and will be 2 in April. Actually, when we went to pick him up and they were filling out the papers, the woman was reading aloud as she was filling out the forms and mentioned April 14th. We were a bit taken aback when she mentioned the date and asked her what she was referring to. She said that was him birthday...which is very odd because it is the same day of Ritchie's birth! They are very similar in personality, too...my 2 Aries! Hopper is much more tranquil. He is my special soulmate and my shadow. Whenever I exit a room, he follows me. He sits at the window till I return and sleeps curled up on me at night. We have a deep communication and are very connected, Hopper and I.

I think its wonderful that you are doing volunteer work at a animal rescue agency. We work pretty closely with a few around us here, as well as trying to get involved on a worldwide scale by donating to agencies like WWF, ASPCA, and others when we tour. When we're home, we sponsor pets at the local shelter. Keep up the great work! This world needs a lot more volunteers to help these amazing animals...Thank you for what you are doing.

Love,
Candice