🌵 Living Off-Grid Reality: Weather, Solar Power & Music in the Desert
One thing about **living off-grid** that many people don’t realize is how deeply connected daily life is to **nature and weather** — especially when your electricity is **100% solar dependent**.
On cloudy or rainy days, power can become **very limited or unavailable**. And of course, today — **the very day we had a show scheduled** — the desert decided to remind us who’s really in charge.
### ⚡ Solar Power Isn’t the Real Issue
People often assume the problem is electricity, but in this case, **it’s not the solar system**. We *can* run generators when needed.
The real challenge today is **internet access**.
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## 🌧️ Why Weather Affects the Show
Our **indoor stage**, just like our studio, requires the doors to stay **closed during rainy and windy weather** to protect equipment and ensure safety.
Unfortunately:
* Closed doors = **no internet signal**
* No internet = **no livestream capability**
Because of this, there simply isn’t enough space in the studio to host the **full band setup** tonight.
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## 🎶 What’s Happening Instead (The Show Goes On!)
While **The Grim Leafers** won’t be able to join us tonight, the show is **still happening** — just in a slightly different format.
### 🎤 Tonight’s Music in the Desert Holiday Show
* **Advocatus Diaboli**
* **Shamshini**
* **Melodious** (Moderator)
This adjusted lineup allows us to keep the show running smoothly while respecting the realities of off-grid living.
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## đź“ş Where to Watch
🎥 **YouTube:** *Plateau Hame De Colquhoun*
📱 **TikTok:** *Colquhoun Entertainment*
đź•” **Time:** **5:00 PM MST**
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## 🌵 Off-Grid Life Means Adapting — and Creating Anyway
Living off-grid means:
* Working with the weather, not against it
* Adapting creatively when conditions change
* Staying true to the experience, even when plans shift
Music in the Desert has always been about **authenticity, resilience, and creativity** — and tonight is no different.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support of independent, off-grid art and music.
🎶 **See you there at 5 PM MST!**
Www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
Www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com
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Thinking of Going Off-Grid? Watch Our Live Morning Streams & Learn the Truth About Homestead Life!
Thinking of Living Off-Grid? Join Our Daily Livestreams
Have you ever dreamed of living **off-grid**? Wondering what it really takes to step away from the hustle of modern life and create a lifestyle built around **self-reliance, sustainability, and freedom**?
Every morning on **Colquhoun Entertainment**, we go live to share our real experiences of **off-grid living in New Mexico**. We cover the ups and downs, what has worked for us, and what hasn’t—because no journey is perfect, and sometimes the hardest lessons are the most valuable.
Topics we dive into include:
* **Buying and finding land** that truly fits your needs.
* **Dealing with land brokers** and what to watch out for.
* Understanding the realities of climate, resources, and costs.
* The difference between “dreaming” of off-grid life and actually living it.
* Why we always recommend **trying it out before you invest everything**.
Whether you’re just curious or already planning your move, these livestreams give you a raw, honest look at what it’s like to live off-grid—directly from people who are doing it every day.
👉 Tune in, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Living off-grid isn’t for everyone, but if it calls to you, we’ll help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
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