throwing money at artistic endeavors is one of the few good things about organized religion.

I once lived near a evangelical Christian college. They sponsored live music and not only was it excellent - it was dirty cheap too. Two name a couple musicians - I saw the faminco guitarist Carlos Montoya and the classical guitarist Christopher Parkening.

Parkening was really good. But Montoya was something else. He walked on stage and even though I knew he was old - I was surprised. He came on stage and he was a stooped old man and he moved slowly as he carried his guitar. I thought to myself "Man, he's so old. This is gonna suck." But just seconds into his very first song it was clear he was going to blow me away.

Edit: I forgot a word.