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Music in the Desert LIVE | Off-Grid New Mexico Music Show Featuring Brent Calhoun & Advocatus Diaboli

Ka-Hoon Campground

Music in the Desert: Live Original Music From the New Mexico Desert

A Unique Off-Grid Music Experience

Welcome to Music in the Desert, a one-of-a-kind live music experience featuring Brent Calhoun, vocalist, songwriter, and producer of Advocatus Diaboli.

Broadcast from an off-grid desert studio in New Mexico, Music in the Desert brings fans original songs, live performances, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive previews of upcoming releases.

Watch Music in the Desert Live

Join the show:

TikTok Live – Advocatus Diaboli

  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
  • Saturday

YouTube – Colquhoun Entertainment

  • Sunday

Because the studio is completely off-grid with no air conditioning, live show times may vary between:

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mountain Time

depending on desert temperatures.

What You Can Expect During The Show

Viewers experience:

  • Live original music
  • Songwriting stories
  • New song previews
  • Independent artist performances
  • Audience interaction
  • Off-grid desert entertainment

Hear Songs From Advocatus Diaboli & The Grim Leafer Band

Featured music includes:

  • Skallywag
  • Feed Us Breath
  • Setting the Scene
  • Last Tragedy
  • Soul Seller
  • Zero Fringe
  • Under the Black Cairn
  • Sanctuary of Intricacies
  • A Reason Why

And many unreleased songs coming soon.

Become Part of The Audience

Want to experience Music in the Desert in person?

Book a campsite and join the live audience:

Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

Follow The Music Journey

Official Band Website:

www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com

Follow for:

  • New music releases
  • Live performances
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Upcoming shows
  • Exclusive previews
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Feed Us Breath by Brent Calhoun: The Deep Meaning Behind a Song About Life, Struggle, and Existence

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A Song That Makes You Question Life Itself

Some songs are created to entertain. Others are created to make people stop, think, and search for meaning. “Feed Us Breath” by Brent Calhoun is a deeply symbolic song that explores the human experience from the moment life begins to the struggles we face throughout our journey.

This short video preview only captures a piece of the message behind the song. The full performance can be found on the Advocatus Diaboli profile.

The Meaning Behind Feed Us Breath

The lyrics of “Feed Us Breath” use intense imagery to represent the vulnerability of existence. The references to birth, breath, struggle, and survival are not simply about one moment—they represent the challenges humans face throughout life.

The phrase “a fetus at the brink of life” becomes a powerful symbol of being caught between existence and purpose. It represents the feeling of fighting to survive while searching for answers about why we are here.

The Struggle Between Survival and Purpose

Throughout the song, the listener is taken through themes of:

  • The fear and uncertainty of entering the world
  • The struggle to break free from circumstances beyond our control
  • The pain and confusion that can accompany life
  • The search for peace, meaning, and understanding

The lyrics ask a question many people have wrestled with:

Are we truly living, or are we simply surviving?

Time, Choices, and the Human Experience

The chorus reflects on the limited nature of time and the importance of what we do with it.

Life gives us the ability to see, hear, feel, and experience—but it also gives us pain, loss, and difficult choices. The song challenges listeners to examine their own journey and the meaning they create along the way.

Experience the Full Song

“Feed Us Breath” by Brent Calhoun is more than a song—it is an emotional and philosophical exploration of existence.

Listen to the full performance on the Advocatus Diaboli website and decide what the lyrics mean to you.

What does “Feed Us Breath” make you think about?

www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com

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Setting the Scene Teaser | Brent Calhoun’s Original Dark Folk Song | Colquhoun Entertainment

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Setting the Scene – A Cinematic Preview from Brent Calhoun

Welcome to the World of “Setting the Scene”

Every unforgettable story begins by setting the stage.

Today, Colquhoun Entertainment is proud to share a preview of “Setting the Scene,” an original song written and performed by Brent Calhoun, the creative force behind Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band.

This teaser introduces listeners to Brent’s unique blend of cinematic storytelling, dark folk influences, and emotionally driven songwriting.

About Brent Calhoun

Brent Calhoun has spent decades writing original songs inspired by history, imagination, mystery, and the human experience.

As the songwriter and performer behind Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band, Brent creates music that invites listeners to interpret each lyric in their own way.

What Makes “Setting the Scene” Different?

“Setting the Scene” is more than a song—it is the opening chapter of a musical journey.

Listeners can expect:

  • Cinematic storytelling
  • Original independent music
  • Atmospheric dark folk melodies
  • Rich lyrical imagery
  • Emotional vocal performance
  • Immersive visual storytelling

Watch the Official Music Video

This preview offers only a glimpse into Brent’s creative vision.

To experience the complete story, visit the Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band channel and watch the full official music video for “Setting the Scene.”

Support Independent Music

Independent artists rely on the support of listeners.

You can help Brent Calhoun by:

  • Watching the full music video
  • Sharing the song
  • Following future releases
  • Commenting with your interpretation
  • Supporting original independent music

Every listener becomes part of the story.

Thank you for supporting Brent Calhoun and Colquhoun Entertainment.

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Free Range Cattle Encounter: Respecting Nature at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center

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đŸŒ” When Nature Teaches You to Slow Down

Exploring off-grid land often means witnessing raw, unscripted moments of nature. While observing free range cattle, a dark shape on the ground initially raised concern—potentially a calf in distress.

In environments like Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center, experiences like this are part of the reality of off grid living—where human presence blends with natural ecosystems rather than controlling them.

🐄 Observing Before Acting

Approaching carefully revealed a calm but protective herd. The mother cow remained alert, signaling the need to stop and observe instead of intervene.

Observations included:

  • The herd maintained calm awareness
  • Protective maternal behavior was present
  • Minimal movement near the calves

Moments later, the situation clarified—two healthy newborn calves resting close to their mother, exactly as nature intended.

⚠ Why Respecting Distance Matters

In off-grid and rural environments, understanding animal behavior is essential.

Best practices for safety and respect:

  • Maintain a safe distance from livestock
  • Avoid sudden movements or direct approach
  • Recognize protective instincts as natural behavior
  • Allow nature to resolve situations independently

This moment reinforced a core principle of ranch life and desert living—not everything requires human intervention.

🌄 The Reality of Off-Grid Living

Life at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center offers authentic experiences shaped by nature.

This includes:

  • Direct interaction with natural ecosystems
  • Real-time learning through observation
  • Respect for wildlife and livestock balance

đŸŽ„ Watch the Full Experience

đŸŒ” Final Thought

True awareness comes from knowing when to step forward—and when to step back.

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Stroke Recovery Update: One Month Later—Brent Sings Again and Fights to Reclaim His Strength

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**One Month Stroke Recovery Update: Brent’s Battle and Breakthroughs**

Today marks one month since Brent—better known as *Advocatus Diaboli*—came home from the hospital after suffering a cortical stroke and undergoing a Carotid Endarterectomy. The stroke took a toll on his mobility, especially in his left arm, and he experienced weakness in his leg. Most concerning of all, he was having serious trouble speaking, and doctors weren’t sure if he’d ever talk normally again—let alone sing.

But just two days after coming home, Brent *sang*.

While his left arm hasn’t regained full function, we’re seeing hopeful signs. In the mornings, he can move his fingers and even form a grip. As the day progresses, fatigue takes a toll and that mobility lessens—but each day, he’s staying stronger a little longer.

This recovery journey hasn’t been easy—especially for such a strong and independent man. One clear example is our ongoing shower build. Brent knows if he were physically capable, it would already be done. But since Anne and I are learning as we go, it’s been slow and only partially completed. Still, we push forward, proud of every step.

Today is Mother’s Day, but I want to take a moment to honor Brent. Stroke recovery isn’t guaranteed. It’s scary, frustrating, and emotionally draining. The medications can worsen those feelings with side effects like irritability. And through it all Brent Colquhoun has been going strong!

We are beyond proud of his strength, his progress, and the music that continues to come back to life.

**Follow Brent’s recovery, music, and live updates at:**
http://www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com

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