Legendary guitarist formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, and award-winning vocalist Candice Night created a new genre of music for all ages, inspired by melodies of the Renaissance period, and Blackmoreized into contemporary music. They call it Renaissance/Folk/Rock.
In 1997, Blackmore’s Night released their debut CD, Shadow of the Moon, which immediately went gold in Japan and earned multiple music awards worldwide. Meanwhile, their devoted fan base has grown exponentially as the band performs their mystical music for all ages. From grandparents to children, everyone is enjoying their medieval mood music and gypsy dances.
Award winning lyricist and vocalist, Candice Night, contributes her unique, entrancing vocals, but deftly navigates seven medieval woodwinds, including chanters, shawms, pennywhistles and recorders. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and celebrated guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, traverses between acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, mandola and hurdy gurdy. Accompanied by their minstrel band, the collective embraces the aura of the old-world ballads to good old-fashioned Renaissance-inspired pub songs.
Additionally, every one of Blackmore’s Night studio CD s has debuted in the top of Billboards charts. They have earned Awards such as “Best Album of the Year”, “Best Vocal Album of the Year” and their sold-out concerts in castles and UNESCO sites worldwide are filled with thousands of fans dressed in Renaissance garb, dancing and singing as if time stood still. Let the music transport
you back in time and enjoy an unforgettable evening with Blackmore’s Night.
2027 marks the official 30th Anniversary of the music of Blackmores Night. To celebrate three decades of music, the band will perform a series of exclusive, limited shows in the United Statesthis coming March, 2027. Fans from around the globe are preparing to gather once more to share in the magic as the mystical fires glow at midnight.
This milestone follows the successful launch of Candice Night’s 3rd Solo CD release, Seaglass, which was released on April 25, 2025. Her first single from the CD, Angel and Jezebel received numerous praises while the title track, Seaglass, achieved the prestigious honor of being named #1 song of the year by Goldmine Magazine. Other stand out tracks like “Promise Me” and “Unsung
Hero” have deeply resonated with listeners, proving once again that her lyrics are an inspiration to all.
In May, 2025, Blackmore’s Night founders, Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore, were officially inducted into the Long Island Music Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) in Stony Brook, NY. They were deeply honored to join the distinguished roster of previously inducted musicians and artists.
Candice and Ritchie feel very strongly at helping local no-kill animal shelters. So, wherever they play, they always invite a local animal shelter or animal rescue organization to set up a donation table at their concert. They look forward again to supporting these vital organizations during their upcoming shows.
You can find more information on the music of Blackmore’s Night at www.blackmoresnight.com