Free Program Offer
Bands of Enchantment (Season 5)
The Emmy Award-winning music series returns for its most dynamic season yet - Season 5, filmed in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This year’s lineup showcases an extraordinary mix of local legends & global talent, spanning rock, soul, indie, Latin, funk, & hip-hop; all set against the cinematic backdrop of the historic KiMo Theatre & the vibrant downtown streets of Route 66.
DETAILS
Type: Free
Format: HD
Audio Type: Stereo
Closed Captions: CEA-608/708
Local Underwriting: Cleared
Episode Count: 10
NOLA: BOEN 501 - 510
Cost / Conditions: Free with notification of intent to carry
Offer Date: January 16, 2026
SCHEDULE
Available via sIX by March 25, 2026
ORGANIZATIONS & CONTACTS
Producer: Elkhorn Entertainment, LLC
Presenter: NMPBS
Distributor: NMPBS
Technical: Cody Murray (cmurray@nmpbs.org)
Promotions: Ken Peterson (ken@elkhornent.com) (+1 248-840-2191)
Licensing: Vince Chavez (vince@elkhornent.com) (+1 312-401-214)
RIGHTS
Broadcast
Policy: Unlimited
Period: Apr 01, 2026 00:00 EDT - Mar 31, 2031 23:59 EDT
Livestreaming Concurrent
Policy: Same as broadcast
VOD
Policy: Same as broadcast
EPISODE DETAILS
Bands of Enchantment #501 Pacifica
Description (Short):
Delivering a high-voltage fusion of punk & synth-pop, this boundary-pushing trio ignites the stage.
Description (Long):
Delivering a high-voltage fusion of punk, electropop, and synth-pop, this boundary-pushing trio ignites the stage with bold originality and raw emotion. Their electrifying sound, already lighting up Latin America and beyond, turns every beat into an adrenaline rush built for the dance floor.
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00:26:46 |
Mar 24, 2026 00:00 EDT |
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Mar 31, 2031 23:59 EDT |
Bands of Enchantment #502 La Vida Bohème
Description (Short):
Venezuelan powerhouses La Vida Bohème electrify with their fusion of post-punk & Latin rhythms.
Description (Long):
In this episode, Venezuelan alt-rock powerhouses La Vida Bohème electrify the Bands of Enchantment stage & the local roller rink with their signature fusion of post-punk, electronic, & Latin rhythms. Two-time Latin Grammy winners & globally celebrated for their bold sound & social edge, these Caracas-born icons deliver a high-voltage performance that channels protest, passion, & pure sonic fire.
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Mar 31, 2031 23:59 EDT |
Bands of Enchantment #503 Los 33 + JD Nash and the Rash of Cash
Description (Short):
Los 33 brings the heat & JD Nash and the Rash of Cash delivers a high-octane set.
Description (Long):
Los 33 bring the heat with their explosive fusion of Latin rock, funk, & Chicano soul - a cultural celebration pulsing with blazing guitar riffs, infectious rhythms, & pure stage energy. JD Nash and the Rash of Cash deliver a high-octane set packed with alt-country grit, soulful originals, & Southwest swagger. These Albuquerque favorites transform the KiMo stage into a night of rhythm & roots.
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Bands of Enchantment #504 Griffin William Sherry
Description (Short):
With soulful vocals, Griffin William Sherry delivers an intimate, emotional performance.
Description (Long):
In this episode, Griffin William Sherry takes the BOE stage and the Sandia Mountains with his unmistakable voice and raw, roots-driven storytelling. With soulful vocals and stripped-down instrumentation, he delivers an intimate, emotional performance that captures the joy, struggle, and quiet beauty of small-town life.
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Bands of Enchantment #505 Violet Rising + Crime Lab
Description (Short):
Violet Rising brings a heavy blend of psychedelic rock. Crime Lab gives us genre-melting chaos.
Description (Long):
Violet Rising brings a heavy, sultry blend of psychedelic rock & raw rebellion—delivering anti-oppression anthems wrapped in thunderous riffs. Next, Crime Lab takes over with a blast of genre-melting chaos, fusing punk, synth, electroclash, and pure rock energy. Known for their explosive performances and fearless originality, they turn every set into a high-voltage experiment in sound.
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Bands of Enchantment #506 Annie DiRusso
Description (Short):
Annie DiRusso lights up the stage with fuzzy guitars, sharp lyricism, & raw emotional fire.
Description (Long):
Annie DiRusso lights up the stage with fuzzy guitars, sharp lyricism, & raw emotional fire, delivering a sound that’s equal parts grunge grit & indie heart. Fresh off her "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" appearance, she brings a fearless authenticity to every note—from blistering anthems to vulnerable confessionals. A rising force in modern rock, & one of the most exciting voices of her generation.
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Bands of Enchantment #507 Sgt. Splendor
Description (Short):
Sgt. Splendor, the Albuquerque-based alt-funk powerhouse, bring grit, groove, & Southwestern soul.
Description (Long):
Sgt. Splendor, the Albuquerque-based alt-funk powerhouse bringing grit, groove, & Southwestern soul to the KiMo stage. Fronted by Kate Vargas’s smoky, spellbinding vocals & Eric McFadden’s searing guitar work, the band blends blues, rock, & desert-folk. From the swampy stomp of “Death of the Hoochie Koo” to their haunting spin on “Chelsea Hotel No. 2,” Sgt. Splendor delivers a set that burns hot.
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Bands of Enchantment #508 Midnight Generation
Description (Short):
Midnight Generation brings a neon-soaked explosion of funk, disco, & synth-pop straight from Mexico.
Description (Long):
Midnight Generation storms the Bands of Enchantment stage, bringing a neon-soaked explosion of funk, disco, & synth-pop straight from Mexico. With retro grooves, slick beats, & irresistible energy, this powerhouse band transforms the KiMo Theatre into an all-out dance floor. Their magnetic stage presence and throwback flair channel the best of the past with the pulse of the future.
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Bands of Enchantment #509 Adrian Quesada Trio Asesino
Description (Short):
Adrian Quesada of the Black Pumas ignites the stage with his electrifying new project, Trio Asesino.
Description (Long):
Grammy-winning. Oscar-nominated. Adrian Quesada, the visionary mind behind Black Pumas, ignites the stage with his electrifying new project, Trio Asesino. Blending psychedelic soul, Latin rock, cinematic groove, & deep funk, Quesada delivers a masterclass in instrumental storytelling—bold & hypnotic. Fresh off world tours & global acclaim, he strips it all down for an unforgettable performance.
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Bands of Enchantment #510 Arrested Development
Description (Short):
Arrested Development, the Grammy-winning pioneers of Afrocentric hip-hop, soul, & funk.
Description (Long):
Arrested Development, the Grammy-winning pioneers of Afrocentric hip-hop, soul, & funk, take over the festival stage on historic Route 66 for a finale that’s pure fire & spirit. Since the ’90s, these Atlanta icons have redefined what hip-hop can be—melding rhythm with resistance & heart with revolution. With timeless anthems like “Tennessee,” their music continues to inspire generations.
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