Welcome to the Whisperwood General Store! Below are the items we currently have available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selfsong was Richard's first collection of all original music, recorded in 1982. The current version, available on CD, was remastered from the original analog recordings. Click on the image for more details, track titles and to listen to samples.

 

The Whisperwood CD features Susan Steen, Carl Steen, and Richard Blackmon, playing a trademark blend of traditional folk songs and ambient instrumentals, all rendered with the unique sounds of traditional and contemporary acoustic instruments. Click on the image to see track titles and hear samples.

 

 

 

 

Richard recorded and released The Lakes of Pontchartrain in 1987, shortly after leaving New Orleans for the mountains of northwest Arkansas. This is a collection of traditional folk songs with vocaln and acoustic instruments. This CD release was remastered from the original analog recordings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Wild Rover was recorded at Unicorn Sound, Newton County, Arkansas, in 1992. This is Richard's second collection of traditional folk songs with vocals and acoustic instruments. This CD release was remastered from the original analog recordings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Precious Memories was released in February 1990. This is a collection of traditional hymns with vocals, harmonies, and acoustic instruments. This CD release was remastered from the original analog recordings.