LIMEHOF announces induction of Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night
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,” followed by the official induction of Night and Ritchie Blackmore into the Hall of Fame.
The event takes place on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the LIMEHOF museum at 97 Main St. in Stony Brook.
Night will be accepting the induction on behalf of Blackmore’s Night as Blackmore will not be able to attend.
“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.”
The two inductees met on Long Island and have strong community ties. Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple and Rainbow) grew up in the UK and moved to the U.S. in 1974, later moving to Huntington 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 Blackmore at a charity soccer game where Deep Purple played against the station’s DJs and staff. After the game, Night asked Blackmore for his autograph and the two became friends.
The couple co-founded Blackmore’s Night in 1997. They continue to live on the North Shore while raising their family and contributing to 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.
“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.”
A limited number of tickets, priced at $50 each, will be available to LIMEHOF members and the public on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase tickets, visit limusichalloffame.org/tickets-and-gift-cards/.
