I just found out that Rich and Beaker and Mitch McVicar are all in the process of writing a musical called "Canticle Of The Plains". It's about the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, except that it takes place in the Midwest as if he was a cowboy. Cool, huh? After hearing Rich's stories and reading his stories in Release, I can imagine how great this is going to be.
For those new to the list, or those unfamiliar with Mitch, you saw him on the Brother's Keeper tour singing backup. Mitch, who is one of the newest Ragamuffins, can be seen touring with Rich this year. Many of the dates Rich will do this year will be just him and Mitch with varied acoustic insturments. (I'm still compiling a tour list to come)
If you have any info on this new musical, or have heard Rich talk or write about it, let me know.