Watch this amazing short video from our off-grid homestead in the New Mexico desert! From unexpected wildlife visitors — like a fox spotted during the Super Bowl — to breathtaking desert scenery, every moment here is unique. Experience the magic of our solar-powered, off-grid lifestyle and explore live music performances by Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band.
Stay tuned for Music in the Desert livestreams, happening Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Enjoy originals, covers, parodies, and storytelling — all set against the backdrop of the New Mexico desert.
Creating Through Change: Why We Keep Making Music and Hosting Events
In a world obsessed with numbers — views, ticket sales, profit, and constant noise — it can be difficult to explain why some of us keep creating anyway.
We live off-grid in the New Mexico desert. Life out here is quiet, demanding, and honest. You work because you must. You create because something inside you refuses to go silent. Survival has very little to do with money, politics, or religion — and everything to do with resilience, purpose, and community.
For us, music and events are not about chasing attention. They are about **connection**.
Joy Is the Measure, Not the Noise
My joy comes from seeing others happy because of something I helped create — campers feeling welcome, people settling in to listen, or an audience connecting with a performance.
Our livestreams have become a real source of that joy.
Attendance has been growing steadily. Many people listen quietly, fully present, faces focused on the music. Others reach out afterward to tell us how much the show meant to them. Some even arrange their schedules around the livestreams so they don’t miss them.
That kind of connection matters deeply.
Not every audience is loud. Some are listening — and that’s just as powerful.
Creating Through Adaptation
My partner is a writer and a creator. He builds worlds with words and emotion. He knows what a piece should feel like — the weight, the atmosphere, the message — even when the path to bringing it to life looks different than it once did.
What matters is not *how* something is created, but **who is creating it**.
The vision is still his. The words are still his. The intention is still his.
Adaptation doesn’t diminish creativity. It proves devotion to it.
Showing Up, Even When It’s Quiet
Livestreaming allows us to reach people we wouldn’t otherwise meet — people who listen from their homes, their workspaces, or quiet corners of their lives. Without it, we wouldn’t have this connection at all.
These moments — the listening, the messages afterward, the shared experience — are what remind us why we keep going.
Creation doesn’t need to shout to be meaningful.
Why We Keep Going
We believe people should be able to live in ways that make sense for them, adapt without being judged, and create without needing permission.
We don’t do this for money. We don’t do this for politics. We don’t do this for religion.
We do this because being human means creating, connecting, and caring — even when it’s quiet, even when it’s unconventional, even when the world isn’t watching.
And for those who have found us through the livestreams: thank you for being there, for listening, and for sharing this space with us.
We’ll be back in venues near you playing the show again — and **Music in the Desert livestreams will be returning soon**.
We’re still here. We’re still creating. And we’re grateful you are too.
🎶 Music in the Desert Tonight | Live at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center
When the sun drops over the desert and the air starts to cool, something special happens out here. **Music in the Desert** isn’t just a show — it’s a gathering, a vibe, and a reminder that art thrives even in the most unexpected places.
Tonight at **5 PM MST**, join us live on **YouTube and TikTok via Colquhoun Entertainment** for another unforgettable **Music in the Desert** show, hosted by **Advocatus Diaboli** and **Melodious**.
Expect a night filled with **music, laughter, playful chaos, and genuine fun** — the kind that only happens when creativity meets the open desert sky.
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🌵 Where It All Comes Together
Music in the Desert is proudly produced by **Colquhoun Entertainment** and rooted at **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun**, home of **Ka-Hoon Campground** and **Ka-Hoon Event Center**. Living and creating off-grid inspires everything we do — from **Offgrid Talk** conversations to live performances that feel raw, real, and refreshingly human.
This isn’t polished, cookie-cutter entertainment. This is **community-built**, **artist-driven**, and **joyfully different**.
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🔥 Advocatus Diaboli & the Grim Leafer Band — What’s Coming Next
Make sure you’re following **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band**, because big things are coming. Their upcoming album, ***“Close to the Gate”***, is on the horizon, and a **release party** is in the works. If you’ve seen them live, you already know — this isn’t a typical band experience. It’s theatrical, provocative, humorous, and unforgettable.
Behind the scenes, creative collaborations continue through **JAFO Productions**, **Melodie’s Oddities**, and even the **Dusty Nail General Store**, where handmade, offbeat creations meet desert spirit.
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🎤 Want to Book Music in the Desert or the Band?
Interested in booking **Music in the Desert** for your platform? Want **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band** to perform at your venue or event?
We love partnering with venues and creators who appreciate originality, artistic freedom, and a little beautiful weirdness.
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## 🌙 See You Tonight
Whether you’re tuning in from the desert, the city, or somewhere in between — **we’ll see you tonight at 5 PM MST**.
Follow **Colquhoun Entertainment**, subscribe, and stay connected for updates, shows, and everything happening at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**.
Music lives here. Community lives here. And tonight — the desert sings. 🎶✨
Music in the Desert Continues: Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band Album Release Party
Set against the open landscape of the New Mexico desert, **Music in the Desert** remains a creative outlet for independent music, art, and off-grid living. Operated under **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun LLC**, this unique space brings together music, community, and alternative experiences through **Ka-Hoon Campground** and **Ka-Hoon Event Center**.
Coming soon, **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band** will be hosting a **release party for their newest album, *Close to the Gate*.** The **official date and time will be announced soon**, with options to attend **in person** or **watch from the security and comfort of your own home** via livestream.
More details will be released shortly.
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Plateau Hame de Colquhoun LLC: The Creative Foundation
All projects, events, and offerings operate under **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun LLC**, providing the structure behind a growing collection of creative and community-driven endeavors, including:
* **Ka-Hoon Campground** * **Ka-Hoon Event Center** * **Music in the Desert** * **Colquhoun Entertainment** * **JAFO Productions** * **Melodie’s Oddities** * **Dusty Nail General Store** * **Offgrid Talk**
Together, these projects support independent artists, musicians, and creators while offering a peaceful off-grid environment rooted in respect, creativity, and individuality.
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About *Close to the Gate*
*Close to the Gate* is the newest release from **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band**, continuing their exploration of dark spoken word, industrial textures, and experimental sound.
The upcoming release party will celebrate:
* The album’s themes and creative vision * Live performance elements * The connection between artist and audience
Whether attending at **Ka-Hoon Event Center** or joining remotely, this event is designed to be accessible and inclusive for both local and non-local supporters.
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Why Music in the Desert Matters
**Music in the Desert** was created to give artists a platform outside traditional venues — a place where creativity isn’t boxed in by expectations. Hosted at **Ka-Hoon Campground**, the experience blends live music, desert scenery, and off-grid living into something intentionally different.
Guests can expect:
* Authentic live performances * A calm, respectful environment * A unique off-grid venue experience * Options for camping, day attendance, or livestream viewing
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Stay Updated
Details regarding tickets, attendance options, and livestream access will be announced soon.
Follow along as **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun LLC** continues to build creative spaces where music, art, and community can thrive — even in challenging times.
Music in the Desert Returns Tonight with a Darker Edge – Live from the Studio
Music in the Desert is back **tonight at 5 PM MST**, streaming live from the studio at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center** via **Colquhoun Entertainment** on TikTok and YouTube.
Hosted by **Advocatus Diaboli** of *Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band*, this isn’t background music or passive listening. Music in the Desert is an **unfiltered livestream music show** built around dark soundscapes, raw moments, and music that doesn’t try to fit the algorithm.
Joined by **Melodious**, the show blends live music, atmosphere, and conversation into something unpredictable and intentionally different. This is not an open-sky performance — it’s **studio-driven, intimate, and immersive**, letting the music speak without distractions.
If you’re tired of polished performances and safe playlists, Music in the Desert offers an alternative. Viewers who stay aren’t just watching — they’re participating in something that exists outside the mainstream.
🎶 Music in the Desert | Live Off-Grid Studio Livestream at Ka-Hoon Campground
Music doesn’t need city lights or corporate studios to be powerful.
**Music in the Desert** is a live livestream music show broadcast directly from our **off-grid music studio** at **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun (Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center)** in the New Mexico desert. Built with intention, powered off-grid, and fueled by creativity, this studio is where raw sound meets real life.
Tonight’s show is hosted by the one and only **Advocatus Diaboli** of **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band**, delivering industrial, dark spoken word, experimental music, and unapologetic commentary straight from the studio. Joining him is **Melodious**, host of *Off-Grid Talk in the Morning* — bringing humor, perspective, and her own unique brand of “yes, I’m funny… probably.”
This is not a polished corporate broadcast. This is **off-grid music culture**, streamed live.
Why Music in the Desert Is Different
Our studio may be in the desert, but the sound is intentional.
* 🎶 Live music and experimental performances * 🎛️ Broadcast from an off-grid music studio * 🌵 Rooted in desert life, creativity, and resilience * 😈 Honest conversation, humor, and controlled chaos
Living off-grid means doing things differently — including how we create and share music. Music in the Desert is about authenticity, not perfection.
🌵 Resilient in the Desert: Life, Laughter, and Living Off-Grid at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center
Living in the New Mexico desert isn’t easy—and that’s exactly why we love it.
At **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, off-grid life is a daily lesson in resilience, adaptability, and humor. The sun is intense, the wind has opinions, and nature does not care about schedules. Yet somehow, between solar panels, dirt roads, music, and dogs underfoot, a deep sense of peace and purpose grows.
Desert living teaches you quickly that resilience isn’t about toughness alone—it’s about learning when to laugh, when to slow down, and when to simply roll with whatever the desert throws your way.
Being off-grid means solving problems creatively. Power comes from the sun, not a switch. Plans change with the weather. Convenience is replaced with intention. And while it can be challenging, it’s also incredibly grounding. Life feels real out here—raw, honest, and stripped of unnecessary noise.
Our **Offgrid Talk** grew naturally from this lifestyle. It’s not about pretending we have all the answers—it’s about sharing real conversations, real struggles, and real wins that come with choosing a different way of living. Some mornings it’s reflective, some mornings it’s humorous, and some mornings it’s simply about surviving the desert with coffee and determination.
Then there’s **Music in the Desert**—because resilience also needs joy. Music echoes differently out here, carried by open skies and wide horizons. It brings people together, reminds us to celebrate, and proves that creativity thrives even in the harshest environments.
And of course, no desert homestead story is complete without dogs. They don’t care about heat, dust, or broken plans. They play hard, rest harder, and remind us daily that balance matters. Their pack mentality mirrors off-grid life perfectly—different personalities, different energy levels, all coexisting and adapting together.
Living in the desert teaches you to be flexible, resourceful, and humble. It teaches you that resilience isn’t loud or dramatic—it’s built quietly, day by day, through persistence, humor, and community.
At Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center, resilience isn’t just a concept. It’s a lifestyle. And while the desert may test you, it also gives back clarity, connection, and a freedom that’s hard to find anywhere else.
If you can laugh when the wind knocks things over, adapt when plans fall apart, and find joy under endless skies—you just might be desert-resilient too.
🌵 How a Dirt Road Adventure Became Plateau Hame de Colquhoun
Six years ago, while our family was working a winter ranch job in **New Mexico**, we quietly began what would become a life-changing journey. Every spare dollar was being saved with one goal in mind — **buy land to create our own event center**.
For years, we had **site managed for other venues**, helping build dreams for others. Eventually, we realized it was time to build something for ourselves — something rooted in creativity, music, community, and freedom.
Our original dream was **Minnesota**, but reality set in quickly. Land prices, harsh winters, and short seasons meant we’d only be open a few months a year. **New Mexico**, on the other hand, offered affordability, open space, and weather that allowed us to be open **year-round**.
That realization changed everything.
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🌄 The Land Hunt — and the Adventure to Get There
After looking at multiple properties, none truly felt right. Some were close to highways but lacked soul. Others were accessible but restrictive. Then we found *the one* — listed by a realtor we believe was based out of **New York**.
When we called, he warned us:
> *“You don’t want that one — it’s down some dirt roads.”*
That didn’t scare us. The property was **only 42 miles from Albuquerque**, had **no noise ordinances**, and required no complicated permits. To us, it sounded almost perfect.
So we set out early one morning from **Ruidoso to Belen**, planning to look at several pieces of land. The first few weren’t terrible, but they just didn’t feel right.
Then came the journey to the land we now own — and **that was an adventure all its own**.
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🧭 GPS Lies, Arroyos, and Dead-End Roads
Following GPS turned into a wild goose chase. It led us down **dead-end roads in the middle of nowhere**, far from anything familiar. At one point, GPS took us straight toward an **arroyo**, and we **almost got stuck** trying to turn around.
Another route sent us down a road **filled with trash**. Instead of turning back right away, we stopped and **cleaned up the area**, only to realize after all that effort that the road went absolutely nowhere.
No exit. No turnaround. Just desert silence.
We were frustrated, tired, and close to giving up.
But then — we found better roads.
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🌌 Love at First Sight — Even in the Dark
By the time we finally arrived at the property, it was **after dark**.
And yet… I fell in love instantly.
Standing there, looking out over the valley with **city lights glowing below**, the view was breathtaking. Quiet. Powerful. It felt like home.
Still, we knew we had to see it in daylight.
So we scheduled another trip, making this land our priority.
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🌞 Daylight Confirmed What Our Hearts Already Knew
When we returned during the day, we fell even harder. The land was expansive, peaceful, and full of possibility. This wasn’t just property — it was a blank canvas.
This would become **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun LLC**, home to **Ka-Hoon Campground** and **Ka-Hoon Event Center**.
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💔 Almost Lost — Then Everything Changed
When we called the realtor to say we wanted the land and could pay immediately, our hearts sank.
Someone else had claimed it.
We sat there defeated, feeling like we had lost a battle — and then, **less than five minutes later**, the phone rang again.
*“The land is yours.”*
It took a moment to sink in. Then adrenaline kicked in. Debit card already in hand.
**The land was ours.**
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🎶 Six Years Later — A Dream Built Off-Grid
That moment happened on **January 5th, 2020** — six years ago.
Today, that once-hard-to-reach land is home to:
* **Colquhoun Entertainment** * **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun LLC** * **Ka-Hoon Campground** * **Ka-Hoon Event Center** * **Music in the Desert** * **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band** * **Melodie’s Oddities** * **Dusty Nail General Store** * **Offgrid Talk** * **Melodious**, tying it all together
What began as a risky drive down dirt roads — through arroyos, trash-filled paths, and wrong turns — became a place where **music echoes**, **off-grid living thrives**, and **community is built under desert skies**.
🔆 Another Day Building Our 5K Off-Grid Solar System
Building off-grid infrastructure is never as simple as it looks on paper — and today was a perfect example of that.
We spent another long day working on our **5K solar power system**, a critical part of keeping our off-grid campground and event space running sustainably. While we were excited to finally get everything installed, the process came with an unexpected challenge right out of the gate.
The frame that was purchased with the solar panels turned out to be **missing several major components**, parts that were essential to assembling the system safely and correctly. Unfortunately, replacements for those components weren’t available anywhere, which meant we had no choice but to **redesign the entire setup from scratch**.
Redesigning a solar system mid-build isn’t ideal, but off-grid life teaches you flexibility fast. After reassessing the structure, sourcing alternative parts, and adjusting the layout, we were finally able to move forward.
By the end of the day — just before the sun dipped below the horizon — we successfully completed **one full solar unit and got it installed into place**. Seeing it standing and ready was a huge win after the setbacks earlier in the day.
Every step like this brings us closer to a stronger, more reliable **off-grid solar power system**, helping us reduce reliance on generators and keep our desert operation running efficiently. Progress may not always be fast, but it’s always worth it.
Stay tuned — there’s much more solar work ahead as we continue building a resilient, sustainable future off-grid.
New Year’s Bash in the Desert: Ring in 2026 with Music in the Desert
As the year comes to a close, we’re preparing to welcome a brand-new one the only way we know how — with creativity, community, and live music under the desert sky. **Music in the Desert** is proud to announce our upcoming **New Year’s Bash**, hosted by **Advocatus Diaboli** and **Melodious** the moderator.
This special event will stream live from **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun**, bringing together music lovers, off-grid thinkers, and our growing community as we step into 2026 together.
⏰ **Event times will be announced soon — stay tuned.**
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## A New Year’s Celebration, Desert Style
Unlike traditional New Year’s parties, **Music in the Desert** blends live performance with the raw beauty of off-grid living. Hosted by **Colquhoun Entertainment**, this New Year’s Bash embraces individuality, dark humor, and artistic freedom — without losing warmth or connection.
Whether you’re joining us online or following along from afar, this celebration is about starting the new year with authenticity and intention.
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## Hosted by Advocatus Diaboli & Melodious
The night will be hosted by **Advocatus Diaboli**, bringing original music, parodies, and the unique performance style that defines **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band**. Alongside him, **Melodious** will serve as moderator, keeping the night flowing and engaging with the audience.
Together, they set the tone for a New Year’s Bash that’s gothic in spirit, but welcoming to all.
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## Where to Watch
The **New Year’s Music in the Desert Bash** will be livestreamed on:
🎥 **YouTube:** Plateau Hame de Colquhoun 📱 **TikTok:** Colquhoun Entertainment
Join us live as we count down to the new year from the desert.
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## More Than Music: Community & Creativity
Events like this reflect what we’re building across **Ka-Hoon Campground** and **Ka-Hoon Event Center** — a place where creativity, music, and community come together. Through **JAFO Productions**, daily livestreams like **Offgrid Talk**, and live performances, we create spaces where people can show up as their authentic selves.
This New Year’s Bash is another step forward as we prepare for more events and gatherings in the coming year.
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## Looking Ahead to 2026
With exciting plans already in motion, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of growth, new experiences, and expanded events at **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun**. We’ll be sharing more details soon, including times and special announcements for the New Year’s Bash.
Be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss updates.
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## Stay Connected
Follow **Colquhoun Entertainment**, **Music in the Desert**, and **Advocatus Diaboli** for updates, event announcements, and upcoming livestreams.
✨ Ring in the new year with music, creativity, and desert magic.
