Feb 1st, 2005 with Blackmore's Night

I have been a fan of Blackmore's Night for some time now, happening 
across their advirtisement in PanGaia, a Pagan magazine.  Seeing that 
they were on tour in the Bay Area, instead of their usual European 
tour, I was extremely excited.  I got there, that night, wondering 
how long it would take for this opening act, Owain Phyfe, to finish 
his set and get out of the way so that I can optimize my B.N. 
experience.

He came out, just him and a very worn guitar and I counted the 
minutes til he would be finished.  Then, he sang.  With each note of 
his worn out guitar, and every word from that beautiful voice, I was 
drawn into another world, another country, another time.  More and 
more, with each song I was brought into so much I had not expected to 
feel.  My emotions wroght with pain with those sad, sad songs.  My 
heart jumping and those "clap-alongs".  I was sitting there, feeling 
all these strange feelings I did not expect and loving every minute 
of it.  And then it happened.  He announced his last song.

Needless to say, the crowd felt the same as I, chanting "ONE 
MORE", "ONE MORE", "ONE MORE".....  He looked to the back for 
clarification from whomever was back there, management, or 
Blackmore's NIght themselves, and unfortunatly we were denied that 
captivating music.  I felt bad for the way I felt, wishing that there 
was no such thing as Blackmore's Night, and that this was HIS 
show...  Well, I have to admit, that Blackmore's Night was incredible 
in their own right, but I still feel cheated for not being about to 
hear one more song, one more story.  That was the best part.

Though I didn't have a whole lot of money with me, and a long drive 
and Toll Booths back to Fairfield from S.F.'s Independant, I 
purchased two CD's, and Owain was gracious enough to autograph them 
for me, though inside I wanted all he had to take back with me to my 
home and share with my friends and family.  

So, I'll end it here.  Thank you Owain Phyfe, thank you for that 
incredible experience.  Thank you for that heartfelt music you made, 
and that amazing voice you have.  

Draeden Wren of BlackThorne Grove, Faifield, CA






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