Blackmore’s Night | Autumn Sky Summer Tour | Review of Tarrytown NY show May 25, 2011
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TARRYTOWN, NY – While a segment of the Christian church awaited the return of their Lord Jesus and were ultimately disappointed by the delay of His rapture – fans of the Renaissance rock band Blackmore’s Night were uplifted and enraptured by the group’s return to this Hudson River hamlet on May 21, 2011.
Blackmore's Night performing in Tarrytown, New York - May 21, 2011.
Adherents and aficionados of the Renaissance folk rock combo turned out en masse, many of them sporting garb and period gear that turns these concerts into a celebration of the middle ages. Blackmore’s Night is the one known as The Dark Lord Ritchie Blackmore who made his name slinging six-string in Deep Purple and Rainbow and his longtime companion Candice Night. The lovely and personable front-woman is a former model and disc jockey who met the rock star while working an on-air shift on Long Island.
Since then, their lives have followed a fairy-tale path and it’s clear the two were meant for one another as soulmates and songwriting partners. It was about three years ago that this musical pair were at the nearby Castle on the Hudson – tying the knot after a long betrothal. Today, Candice is perhaps the world’s best-known chantress of music from the chivalrous age.
The Tarrytown Music Hall has a 125 year history and the theater is located in the heart of the downtown which has a number of restaurants for those looking for a pre-show meal. Minstrel Albert is a part of the main band and he opened the show playing a mix of Renaissance instruments. He started by strolling the aisles before taking command of the stage.
Majestic music was heard prior to Blackmore’s Night entrance. The first song “Locked Within The Crystal Ball” was bewitching with it’s blend of bold rhythms, whimsical wind instruments, glowing guitars and Candice’s beguiling stage and singing presence. The crowd was clapping along.
“Hello Tarrytown, so glad you came out, great memories,” stated Night who mentioned getting married to Blackmore in town almost three years earlier and the subsequent birth of their daughter, Autumn. During the evening, Candice shared some insights behind their songs. Apparently, Ritchie is always listening to music from all ages and he then merges these elements into his own interpretations that become the band’s canon.
“The world was supposed to end today, I just heard,” said Night referring to the widely spoken failed prophecy of preacher Harold Camping. Candice continued, “Would we go up or down?”
“We’ll take you all on a time travel trip to a more magical and simple time,” Night offered promising to transport those in attendance away from the worries of the dire predictions.
“Queen For A Day” was a pageantry of sounds with each instrument distinct and Candice commanding in her visual and vocal presentation. The colorful “Under A Violet Moon” was energizing and engaging. Some lighting and screens behind the stage were used throughout the night adding to the mood of the music.
“There was a time when Ritchie was in one or two other bands before this and he was known to be moody and difficult but that was before he was a minstrel so he was pre-minstrel,” jested Night. This was a good lead into “Solder of Fortune” from Blackmore’s Deep Purple days.
The tune opened with a gentle yet gorgeous guitar solo from Ritchie with Night stepping up to sing and then the band added subtle elements to the song. It was followed by an instrumental written by Ritchie inspired by Bach during a tour of Germany. The piece featured a vibrant violin solo from Gypsy Rose followed by Bard David’s cascading keyboard solo.
“World of Stone” with its 12th Century influences was daunting and dramatic. “All The Fun Of The Fayre” from Autumn Sky – their most recent record named for their daughter – was spirited. The band played just a verse of “Believe In Me” also from that album before Candice said that it was a special request from “Joe”.
This fan then proposed to his girlfriend and she said yes. Fans cheered the romantic moment that added a real dose of matrimonial magic to the show.
“Renaissance Faire” had a festive flair with fans clapping and swaying and Ritchie bending down so that a fan could strum his guitar for a few notes. A Blackmore’s Night concert is enchanting as it unites centuries-old music in contemporary compositions. The musicians truly have a passion for this unique union and fans get caught up in the fantasy of simpler times.
Other highlights of the concert included an innovative Beethoven jam featuring a dynamic rock drum solo from Squire Malcom. A cover of Joan Baez’s “Diamonds and Rust” was a beautiful bold ballad and Blackmore’s demonstration of the hurdy gurdy was tantalizing.
On this day when many expected the end of the world the concert did end in a slightly bizarre fashion. After the timeless “The Clock Ticks On”, Candice quickly explained that the band had exceeded the venue’s curfew and they left the stage in the twinkling of an eye without returning for an encore or to take a bow. Notwithstanding, the fans had enjoyed a two hour plus concert that joined Renaissance with folk and rock for a heavenly night of music!
Despite the additional domestic duties that come with raising a newborn the fervent global fan base, legend and lure of Blackmore’s Night is still growing. With their continuing string of enchanting albums and sold-out concerts it looks like they won’t be disappearing from the world stage anytime too soon!
BLACKMORE’S NIGHT LINE-UP:
Ritchie Blackmore – guitars, mandolin, domra, hurdy gurdy
Candice Night – vocals, chanter, cornamuse, shawm, rauschpfeife, tambourine
Bard David of Larchmont – keyboards
Squire Malcolm of Lumley (Malcolm Dick) – drums, percussionist
Gypsy Rose (Elizabeth Cary) – Violin
Earl Grey of Chamay (Mike Clemente) – Bass, mandolin and rhythm guitar
Minstrel Albert’ (Des Geyers) bag pipes and various wind instruments
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Blackmore’s Night | Autumn Sky Summer Tour USA May 24, 2011
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Candice Night is already travelling to sing our favorite songs, she is already on Tour spreading the new songs from the album Autumn Sky. With her is The Minstrel Ritchie Blackmore at Accoustic/Electric Guitars and Hurdy Gurdy and the Minstrell Band is: Bard David of Larchmont at the Keyboards, Gypsy Rose at violin, Earl Grey of Chamay at bass, Squire Malcon as the drummer and percussionist and The Minstrel Albert with the ancient instruments as recorder family, reed instruments, bagpipes, and the Hurdy Gurdy.
Thanks to: Tim from BlackmoresNight USA by Moonlight yahoo group, for all the set list information.
May 13th 2011
Sherman Theater
Wilmington, De
Locked within the Crystal Ball
Queen for a Day
Under a Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Durch den Wald zum Bachhaus
World of Stone
All the Fun of the Fayre
Renaissance Faire
Solos/Carmina Burana
Highland
Journeyman
Lorely
Barbara Allen
Home Again
Fires at Midnight
Clock Ticks On
Toast to Tomorrow
Bad Romance snippet
Village Lantern
May 14th 2011
Sherman Theater
Stroudsburg, PA
Locked within the Crystal Ball
Queen for a Day
Under a Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Durch den Wald zum Bachhaus
World of Stone
All the Fun of the Fayre
Greensleeves
Happy Birthday to fan friend
Barbara Allen
Renaissance Faire
Solos/Carmina Burana
Highland
Journeyman
I Still Remember
Toast to Tomorrow
Bad Romance snippet
Celllulod Heroes
Home Again
Fires at Midnight
Clock Ticks On
Midwinters Night
Dandelion Wine
All for One
May 19th 2011
Berklee Performing Arts
Boston, MA
Locked within the Crystal Ball
Queen for a Day
Under a Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Rhiannon
Durch den Wald zum Bachhaus
World of Stone
All the Fun of the Fayre
Barbara Allen
Renaissance Faire
Temple of the King
Strawberry Girl
Times are a Changing
Solos/Carmina Burana
Highland
Ghost of the Rose
Toast to Tomorrow
Bad Romance snippet
Diamonds and Rust
Home Again
Clock Ticks On
Smoke on the Water
Lorely
Midwinters Night
Dandelion Wine
First of May
May 21th 2011
Tarrytown Music Hall
Tarrytown, NY
Locked within the Crystal Ball
Queen for a Day
Under a Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Durch den Wald zum Bachhaus
World of Stone
All the Fun of the Fayre
Believe in Me
Renaissance Faire
Barbara Allen
Solos/Carmina Burana
Highland
Lorely
The Circle
Diamonds and Rust
Home Again
Fires at midnight
Ghost of the Rose
Wind in the Willows
Toast to Tomorrow
Clock Ticks On
May 22th 2011
Bolton Center
Bayshore, NY
Locked within the Crystal Ball
Queen for a Day
Under a Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Durch den Wald zum Bachhaus
World of Stone
All the Fun of the Fayre
The Circle
Solos/Carmina Burana
Highland
Renaissance Faire
Diamonds and Rust
Believe in me
Fires at midnight
Toast to Tomorrow
Temple of the King
Barbara Allen
Wind in the Willows
Clock Ticks On
Midwinters Night
Dandelion Wine
Home Again
Some Photos of 2010 Tour September 20, 2010
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Fernsehgarten TV - thanks to Kati Marinaio
Eggsberg Castle Germany - thanks to Mirko Doerner
Munich - thanks to Nick Aidonidis
Munich - thanks to Nick Aidonidis
Prague - thanks to Magdalena Techetova
Kati Marinaio
Set List: Russia 11 June 2008 June 12, 2008
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Russia 11 June 2008 – St. Petersburg
Here I will post some photos and a little review of the concert, comented by Carole Stevens. I just want to make a point, Candice is a very bright person her photos are really Wonderful, and Blackmore´s Night is a brave band that really respect the fans and their dreams to see excellent performances, no matter if it´s a rainy day, if somebody becomes ill, if there´s a storm outside. Because the Music always resists, Music brings us peace, brings us cure, brings us union! All my congratulations to the band!!!
Comments by Carole Stevens (Blackmore Productions):
“One of our band members was extremely ill and in the hospital clinic for hours prior to the show and went to the show, right from emergency treatment. We did not expect to even be able to have a show that night. That is why they had to stop a little early; still playing close to two hours The sold out audience was fantastic even waiting outside for hours to applaud the group when they left the venue.”
Set List:
God Save The Keg (intro)
Locked Within The Crystal Ball
Queen For A Day
Under A Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Durch dem Wald zum Bach Haus
World Of Stone
Ariel
Home Again
I Still Remember You
Toast To Tomorrow
Minstrel Hall
Renaissance Faire
Black Night
Smoke On The Water
For more Photos:
Photos of the show
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Some photos before & after show
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Candice Night Russian Pages http://candicenight.ru
Thank you to Ekaterina “CJ_Pesch” from Russia!
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The Secret Voyage Tour (live videos) June 9, 2008
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Poland – Plock
Locked Within The Crystal Ball – Sound Check
(without Ritchie)
Sweden – Stockholm
Locked within the crystal ball (begining)
Sweden – Stockholm
Locked within the crystal ball (end)
Sweden – Stockholm
Queen for a day part 2
Sweden – Goteborg
Locked within the crystal ball (begining)
Set List: Finland 6 June 2008 June 7, 2008
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Finland 6 June 2008 – Tampere
God Save The Keg (intro)
Locked Within The Crystal Ball
Queen For A Day
Under A Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Durch Den Wald Zum Bach Haus
Diamonds & Rust
World Of Stone
Toast To Tomorrow
Home Again
Minstrel Hall
Same beginning as Helsinki yesterday but then:
Keyboard solo
Ariel
Loreley
Since you been gone
Smoke on the water
Black night
Difficult to cure
St. Teresa
Short gig (approximately 1:30). No encore but who cares after 7(!!) songs with Stratocaster…
A massive thank you to Frans at The Dutch Rainbow Fanclan www.rainbowfanclan.com for sending us this reviews!
Set List: Finland 5 June 2008 June 7, 2008
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Finland 5 June 2008 – Helsinki
Intro Tape God Save the Keg
Locked Within the Chrystal Ball
Queen for a Day pt. 1 & 2
Under a Violet Moon
Soldier of Fortune
Durch den Wald zum Bach Haus (inc. violin & keys solos)
World of Stone
Diamonds and Rust
Home Again (inc. the usual drinking song by Bard David, plus Falderi, etc.)
Toast to Tomorrow (Hava Nagila intro)
Minstrell Hall (with the rabbit)
Renaissance Faire
Ghost of a Rose
Clock Ticks On (hurdy gurdy intro plus all the members of the support act, Góthien joined BN on stage towards the end of the song for a big finale)
Encore: Mid Winter’s Night / Dandelion Wine
Setlist by Rezi on Deep Purple Fan Forum
Thanks so much Rezi!!! 
Set List: Sweden 3 June 2008 June 7, 2008
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Sweden 3 June 2008 – Stockholm
God Save The Keg (intro)
Locked Within The Crystal Ball
Queen For A Day
Under A Violet Moon
Soldier Of Fortune
Durch Den Wald Zum Bach Haus
Diamonds & Rust
World Of Stone
Toast To Tomorrow
Home Again
Minstrel Hall
Ariel
Wind In The Willows
I Still Remember
First Of May
Renaissance Fair
Fires At Midnight
First Of May
The Times They Are a Changin’
Clock Ticks On
Village Lanterne
Midwinters Dream
Dandelion Wine
Lili Marlene
Hi all, back at work after my trip to Sweden. Great show, almost 2 and a half hours long and the band was in fine form. Ritchie’s ‘Spice-up-the-Joan-Baez-story-by-saying-she-was-naked’ remark was classic and caused my sides to ache and eyes to water…
All in all great performances by all band members. Gypsy Rose worked really well adding some great vocal assistance and violin parts. I hope they use her multi-instrumentalism to bring back some of the ‘older’ classics that have been away from the setlist for too long. Faerie Queen,anyone?
Roll on Germany!
Cheers, Richard Beatty
The UK Blackmore´s Night Street Team
Many Thanks Richard Beatty ))
Set List: Sweden 1 June 2008 June 7, 2008
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Sweden 1 June 2008 – Gothenburg
Locked within the crystal ball
Queen for a day
Under a violet moon
Soldier of fortune
Durch den Wald zum Bach Hause
Diamonds & Rust
World of stone
Minstrel Hall
Ariel
Toast to tomorrow
Greensleeves
Where are we going from here
Home again
I Still remember you
First of May
Renaissance Fair
Fires at midnight
Clock ticks on
Wish you were here
Ocean gypsy
Since you been gone
Broken window
Midwinters dream
Dandelion wine
Now & then
A fantastic show, the played for approximate 2 hrs and 40 minutes.
The band was in great mood and Ritchie smiled several times and exchanged funny stories with the band. Candice almost convinced Ritchie to use her mic and he was very close to do so. They did an absolute strong and fierce Ariel. Probably the best version I’ve heard. Ritchie did the usual beer hand out. Thanks needed that, the theatre was extremely hot. Yes, we’re having a really hot summer in Sweden. The audience was great, really involved with the show. When Ritchie played quiet guitar parts you could hear a pin drop and as you all know this spurs the man to do some amazing solos. And yes,
Malcolm is still in the band. I told him that someone on the net was claiming to be the new drummer. He was very surprised by that. Nur Eine Minute (and some others I believe) was also played, a revised set list and full review with photos will be at the site soon.Best regards,
Paul Deblond
Blackmore’s Night Official Scandinavian Fan Club
www.blackmoresnight.nu
Thank you Paul Deblond 
))
Set List: Poland 30 May 2008 June 1, 2008
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Set List of the first The Secret Voyage Tour´s concert. The set is wonderful and astonished, and it´s been difficult more and more to choose the musics for each concert, cause now Blackmore´s Night have a lot of fantastics songs. We have many classics songs in each BN album!
Poland 30 May 2008 – Plock
God Save the Keg – Intro Tape
Cristal Ball
Queen for a Day
Under a Violet Moon
Soldier of Fotune
Durch Den …Bach
World of Stone
Diamonds and Rust
Keyboard – Ariel
Lorely
Toast to Tomorrow
Fires at Midnight
Home Again
Drink song
Falderie…
Ghost of a Rose
Clock Ticks On
Difficult to Cure
St teresa
All for One
Black Night
