The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), in coordination with earMUSIC,, will host a night celebrating Candice Night and the release of her new album, Sea Glass. This celebration will feature a LIVE solo performance of Candice Night, performing three songs from her new album followed by the official induction of Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night of Blackmore’s Night into LIMEHOF on Tuesday, May 13th at 7 p.m. at its museum, located at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook, NY. Candice Night will accept the induction on behalf of Blackmore’s Night as Ritchie will not be able to attend.
“I am so honored to be inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame,” Night said. “Being surrounded by some of the greatest musicians, knowing we all have the same roots here is an incredible feeling. I've lived on Long Island my whole life and am constantly inspired by the energy here and the beauty of our nature. The imagery is a constant focus in my songs. I'm looking forward to a special night celebrating my new solo CD, Sea Glass, and also to inducting our band, Blackmore’s Night, into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. So grateful for this opportunity.”
The two inductees met on Long Island and have strong Long Island community ties. Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple and Rainbow) grew up in the UK and moved to the USA in 1974, moving to Huntington, Long Island in the 1980s.
Candice Night grew up in Hauppauge and is a lifetime Long Island resident and a graduate of NYIT in Old Westbury. While interning at WBAB in West Babylon in 1989, she met Ritchie Blackmore at a charity soccer game where Deep Purple played against the station’s DJ’s and Staff. After the game, Candice asked Ritchie for his autograph and the two became friends, later developing into more. They started living together in 1993 and co-founded Blackmore’s Night in 1997. They continue to live on the North Shore while raising their family.
They have been very involved in many local charity efforts and community events across Long Island including Save a Pet in Port Jefferson, STAR animal rehabilitation, Little Shelter in Huntington, and the North Shore Animal League. They have raised funds, awareness and supplies for them and set up donation booths over the years at every Blackmore's Night show, even hosting adopting events at their concerts for some.
Candice started singing at Lillian Carans Little Theater Workshop in Smithtown and has recorded music at Richie Cannatas Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove with local producer/engineer Brendan Keenan. Candice was also the Snow Queen in the Dickens Festival at Port Jefferson for 2 years, including receiving the 1st artist in residence award.
"In recorded and live performances, Long Island's Blackmore's Night has been thrilling and entertaining audiences all around the world for nearly three decades,” said LIMEHOF Co-Founder Norm Prusslin. “Blending renaissance melodies, instrumentals, and folk-rock original songs into a style uniquely their own, Blackmore's Night is beloved by their fans for their exceptional musicianship, extraordinary vocals, and legendary performances. Blackmore’s Night’s induction into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame recognizes and honors their artistry, creativity and legacy."
A limited number of tickets will be available to LIMEHOF members and the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will cost $50.00. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.limusichalloffame.org/tickets-and-gift-cards/.
About the Inductees
From his pop roots with The Outlaws and his many session recordings in the sixties, through defining hard rock with Deep Purple and Rainbow in the seventies and eighties, to the renaissance rock of Blackmore’s Night, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has proven that he is a master of the guitar across a multitude of styles.
Although she's provided back-up vocals for such major bands as Deep Purple, Rainbow, William Shatner, and Twang (the Hank Marvin Tribute album), Candice Night's success was anything but overnight. In 1997, the talented lyricist and lead singer of Blackmore's Night completed a musical project with legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore titled Shadow of the Moon. The album features acoustic renaissance music, a direction she thoroughly enjoyed. "This music is feel good, soul searching music," says Candice. "Listening to it makes me appreciate the beauty in simple things that most of us overlook every day. It has a magical effect. Listening to it always takes me on a different journey somewhere else, away from the stress of the modern day. Being a part in creating such music is a reward in itself.” Since then, she has been featured on numerous CDs including: Helloween, Avantasia, Beto Vázquez Infinity, and Aina, and she has received numerous awards worldwide. Her presence even extends into the virtual realm of MagiQuest appearing as both Princess Amora and Princess Candice.
About Sea Glass
“Sea Glass” is Candice Night’s latest solo album released via earMusic on April 25th, 2025. Inspired by a lifetime of challenging musical adventures as well as the magic and demands of everyday life and family, Candice has crafted an album that observes life through a prism - looking through a kaleidoscope of sea glass colors with their own special glow. Much like an alchemist, she melds together her various influences and experiences to create music that is contemporary yet eternal. The album was “Album of the Week” for the esteemed Rolling Stone in France and topped the singer/songwriter Amazon charts in multiple territories.
About Blackmore’s Night
Blackmore's Night, the minstrel rock band founded by legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and ethereal singer and multi-instrumentalist Candice Night began in 1997 as a labor of love and an escape from the pressures of the modern-day world. They formed their own musical world, creating a new genre of music. Weaving together melodies from the Renaissance times with modern day instrumentation, original arrangements, and new lyrical content, Blackmore and Night have achieved many awards, critical acclaim and gold records worldwide, consistently topping the Billboard New Age charts. Together with their 7-piece touring band, they perform in castles and historical venues worldwide. Thousands of fans show up to the shows dressed in period garb to be a part of the musical festivities. They record in their home studio, here on Long Island, and have gained the love and loyalty of millions of fans over the past 28 years. They live on the North Shore of the island and use the natural beauty of Long Island as an inspiration for their songs. With 11 albums recorded, DVDs, and anniversary editions, Blackmore's Night shows no sign of slowing down. They're currently recording their newest album and are on tour.
About LIMEHOF
Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical and entertainment heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all its forms. In 2022, LIMEHOF opened its first Hall of Fame building location in Stony Brook, New York. To date, the organization has inducted more than 130 musicians and music industry executives, and offers education programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.