The Rising Storm: Revisiting Calm Before with All Six Members

EPYSODE 51: "Calm Before" by The Rising Storm.

Guests: All 6 original band members.

In this rare and revealing epysode, we dive deep into the 1967 cult classic and one of the most sought-after garage-psych albums of the era. Joined by all six original band members, they reunite to share behind-the-scenes stories from the Phillips Academy dorms where the band began, the DIY spirit that fueled the album’s recording, and how it surprisingly became a timeless underground gem.

Hear candid reflections on their favorite tracks, the behind-the-scenes stories, and the unexpected resurgence of "Calm Before" among collectors and psych-rock historians. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering The Rising Storm, this epysode is a treasure trove of insight, nostalgia, and rare audio history.

I hope you dig "Calm Before" as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

Check out The Rising Storm's website here:

https://rising-storm.com

Buy Richie Unterberger's book "The Unknown Legends of Rock 'N' Roll" which features The Rising Storm and other fantastic bands here:

http://www.richieunterberger.com/ulrhome.html

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):

 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HrdD82jz36ugmV1AhYPnk?si=5c9b3b4ca70b4ee1

BE-BOP DELUXE “Axe Victim”

*THE BBA JUGBAND “Louie Louie”

THE BEATLES “I Wanna Be Your Man”

THE ROLLING STONES “She Said Yeah”

THE RISING STORM “Don’t Look Back”

THE RISING STORM “To L.N./Who Doesn’t Know”

THE RISING STORM “I’m Coming Home”

THE RISING STORM “A Message To Pretty”

THE RISING STORM “In The Midnight Hour”

THE RISING STORM “Frozen Laughter”

THE RISING STORM “She Loved Me”

THE RISING STORM “Mr. Wind”

THE RISING STORM “Big Boss Man”

THE RISING STORM “Bright Lit Blue Skies”

THE RISING STORM “The Rain Falls Down”

THE RISING STORM “Baby Please Don’t Go”

*THE RISING STORM “She Loved Me” (live)

*THE RISING STORM “Full Moon Yesterday”

*THE RISING STORM “Love Walks Away”

*THE RISING STORM “Boy With A Drum”

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