The Rising Storm and its iconic 1967 album, Calm Before, are featured in the Sept. 4, 2025, edition of Vinly Reliics, a rock podcast hosted by Canadian rocker Farmer John. The podcast, just over two hours long, features a group … Continue reading →

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‘Frozen Laughter’, an original song from Calm Before, the 1967 album by The Rising Storm, is included on Jingle Jangle Morning, a three-disc, four-hour collection of 1960s U.S. folk-rock. Written by Tony Thompson, the Storm’s leader, lead singer, and rhythm … Continue reading →

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“Widely considered to be the “holy grail” amongst garage rock collectors, the 1967 album from The Rising Storm is far more than just a valuable curio; it both synthesizes a wildly diverse regional scene, and finds a remarkable young band … Continue reading →

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The Music Museum of New England has included a profile of The Rising Storm in its online archive. In a nod to the obscurity of the band, the museum’s feature says that “calling The Rising Storm ‘lost’ would be very … Continue reading →

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A documentary movie about The Rising Storm and calm before…, its iconic 1967 album, now has been shown at 18 film festivals, received top awards at eight of them, and will be screened at four more in 2023. The 30-minute … Continue reading →

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The Rising Storm’s show at its 55th high school reunion dance now is available on video. To see the hour-long show, or any of the 14 songs in the set, click here. (Pictured above: Rising Storm keyboardist Charlie Rockwell during … Continue reading →

The Rising Storm regrouped for an hour-long performance on June 11 at a dance party in Andover, Mass., for alum of Phillips Academy and Abbot Academy celebrating reunions. The band’s final tune of the evening was Slow Down. To view … Continue reading →

Copies of Calm Before, the iconic and highly-collectible 1967 vinyl album by The Rising Storm, is featured in the music collection at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. And the music the Storm’s six members played when they were students at … Continue reading →

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Bob Cohan, a lead guitarist for The Rising Storm, offers anecdotes and insights about the band during an hour-long interview. The band, formed in 1965 when its six members were 10th-graders, released its album, Calm Before, in 1967, the year … Continue reading →