Blackmore's Night

[Juan Don]

We are just passing on some news that some of you already know about. But, just in case you don't know, Blackmore's Night has created music that is very enjoyable! You may know Richie Blackmore from Deep Purple days (Smoke on the Water). Candace Night is an exceptional singer. Besides capturing much of the spirit of Renaissance music, it stands on its own as great lyrics and music. We were especially sold when we watched them perform, for the first time, this month on a DVD called Castles and Dreams. Our favorite album is a tossup between Ghost of a Rose and Fires at Midnight. Not only are they talented but they live the enthusiasm of the songs they create and perform! Thank you to Shannon who introduced this music to us.

There sure is a lot of snow outside our window today! It makes us wonder what the winter season looks like at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire, more white than green, we imagine! If you are reading this, you could be a "Ren. Person" we've met along the way. We think of many of you often. The Dandelion Wine song says it best. It is kind of like Health to the Company, part two! We hope to see you again and take care!

Don & Betty Grim

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Dandelion Wine lyrics:

Where has the time gone...it seems to fly so fast
One moment you're having fun, the next its come to pass
Days turn into yesteryear, old friends find their own way
Until the moment you leave...I wish that you would stay...

So here's to you, all our friends, surely we will meet again
Don't stay away too long this time
We'll raise a glass, maybe two
And we'll be thinkng of you
Until our paths cross again...maybe next time...

Let's laugh at the memories, and talk all afternoon
Let's remember the moments that leave us all too soon
We'll smile at the pictures still lingering in our minds
When you're reminiscing, then all you need is time...

Tracing faded photographs, a scrapbooks lonely charm
Pressed flowers and dreams we had, our fingerprint on time
The 1st moment we ever met, when your eyes met mine...
I remember the summers of Dandelion Wine...

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Dandelion Wine recipes at:

winemaking.jackkeller.net/dandelio.asp

[Allyn]

Well Greetings Don,
Hope you and Betty are both well! Everything here is fine.
Yes, one of these days, I would love to see Blackmores Night
perform in person. I believe that when they do a concert they keep the first several rows of seats for people attending that are wearing garb. Ready to get up on a horse yet?
Allyn

[Lady Catharine]

is it local-in and around the cle area?

[Juan Don]

Good to see you here Allyn. I don't think I'm ready to squire again. I'm ready to get on a horse again, literally and figuratively, but I'm not ready to walk directly behind a horse!

Betty and I haven't seen a Blackmore's Night concert in person yet either but hope to go someday. They have performed at Kent Ohio in the past. They were going to perform at Kent Ohio a few months ago but cancelled it due to a sickness. If they perform again in Kent, we'll plan to go. In the meantime, the Castles and Dreams DVD is a GREAT concert to watch!

For anyone who has not heard their music yet, there are song samples, some of them whole songs, that you can download at the web site:

www.blackmoresnight.com

[Scarlett]

Two years ago at the very first Western PA Fairy Festival, the guest of honor and fairy queen was Candace Night herself. This is when I first heard of Blackmore's Night and their music. She performed 2 or 3 songs, signed autographs, etc. I was disappointed the entire band wasn;t there, but it was still a great performance. I got a few photos of her:




This years Fairy Festival is scheduled for June 28&29. Not sure who the main attraction is yet.