Ragamuffin Archive: Classics
Rich Mullins: Live at the Bronco Bowl
Recorded live by Rick Starr on March 14, 1992
We are honored to share a truly historic entry in our Ragamuffin Archive: Classics series: Rich Mullins, live at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas, Texas, recorded on March 14, 1992.
This extraordinary concert captures a pivotal moment in Rich’s career and in the formation of what would soon become the legendary Ragamuffin Band. On this night, four future Ragamuffins shared the stage in one form or another—Rick Elias opened the show with Mark Robertson on bass, while Rich Mullins was joined during his set by Jimmy Abegg. It was also the very night that Rich and Mark Robertson met for the first time. The chemistry and shared spirit onstage laid the early foundation for the music and friendships that would define A Ragamuffin Band in the years ahead.
The recording was captured on cassette by Rick Starr, a longtime fan and supporter, who generously contributed it to the Ragamuffin Archive. It was later digitized by Andrew Montonera. We’re incredibly grateful to both Rick and Andrew for helping preserve and share this important piece of Rich’s musical legacy.
Though Rick Elias’ opening set wasn’t recorded, he, Mark Robertson, and Jimmy Abegg would later reflect on this concert during a special episode of Aaron Smith’s Intersect podcast for the 20th anniversary of Rich’s passing. Their memories added even more depth and warmth to this milestone moment.
Set List
01. Where You Are
02. My One Thing
03. Calling Out Your Name
04. I Will Sing
05. Hope To Carry On
06. Alrightokuhhuhamen
07. Screen Door
08. While the Nations Rage
09. Boy Like Me / Man Like You
10. A Place to Stand
11. If I Stand
12. Awesome God
13. I See You
This concert offers a raw and powerful snapshot of Rich in his creative prime—blending old favorites with deep cuts, conviction with vulnerability, and the early threads of community that would eventually become something much larger than any one person.
You can now stream the full concert on our YouTube channel and—for the first time ever—on Mixcloud as part of the Ragamuffin Archive: Classics series. For those interested in the broader story, we’ve also included a link below to the Intersect podcast episode where Rick, Mark, and Jimmy reminisce about this unforgettable night.
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