My first video shoot with Blackmore's Night. It was done at a great place called "The Normandie Inn" on Long Island. Unfortunately the place is now gone.
I had to figure out some of the chords while I was there because during the recording process Pat Regan had worked on the arrangement a bit with Ritchie & Candy, so some of the chords had changed. This is still my favorite Blackmore's Night album. Great music!

Live videos were shot while we were in Germany. Nicola Else is the amazing dancer you see in Minstrel Hall. She travels all over Germany dancing at all the "Witch" Festivals and teaches dance as well. Her flame dance is amazing!!!! I think Ritchie & Candy originally met her at a bonfire at a faire. She was dancing around the fire, of course! ;)
Another interesting tid bit is the title of the song, "Minstrel Hall." Over the doorway of their beautiful home they have a sign that says "Minstrel Hall." But don't go looking for it.. you'll never find it! (Uh, and it would be a bit rude, don't you think? ;)