Email Author Benjamin Leatherman

Awards

• 2009 - Arizona Press Club Awards, published July 24, 2008

  "Pedalphiles"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Beach in Heat"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Tech Mex"

• 2006 - Arizona Press Club Awards

  "Swat Team"

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2008 Stories by Benjamin Leatherman

• published Aug 12, 2008

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• Lyme Lyte Thursdays

  published August 14, 2008

  Whenever we're out surveying some of the more ostentatious and showy nightspots that make up P-town's club scene, the lyrics from that Finger... More >>

• What's Selling: Circles Records & Tapes

  published Aug 07, 2008

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• Brag Kings

  published August 7, 2008

  If nothing else, the members of Tucson indie rock outfit seemingly have an endless supply of confidence in their sound. How do we know this? Just... More >>

• The Crystal Method

  published August 7, 2008

  It's been more than a decade since the blockbuster electronica duo of Ken Johnson and Scott Kirkland (a.k.a. The Crystal Method) broke out... More >>

• published Jul 29, 2008

  By Benjamin Leatherman It always takes some dexterity to maneuver through the cramped aisles of the seemingly closet-sized East Side Records, 217 West University Drive in Tempe. But believe us, a lit... More >>

• Groove Candy's big move

  published July 31, 2008

  If you're planning to head to The Door in Tempe to hang out at Groove Candy this coming Hump Day, a minor course correction is in order,... More >>

• The Other Big Party

  published July 24, 2008

  Believe it or not, P-town peeps, but there are plenty of other events going on this weekend besides that certain championship football game on... More >>

• What's Selling: Stinkweeds Record Exchange

  published Jul 22, 2008

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• Party Foul! Fridays

  published July 24, 2008

  Life apparently goes on for the DJs of the recently closed nightspot Glam. Not only is Faux Show founder Jared Alan hunting for a new home for his... More >>

• Fixed-gear fanaticism rolls into the PHX

  published July 24, 2008

  It's nearly midnight on a Saturday in late May, and 50 strong are lined up behind the waist-high brick wall surrounding the Marquee Theatre's... More >>

• published Jul 16, 2008

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• The Dark Knight

  published July 17, 2008

  Summertime ain't a dead time as far as the local rave scene is concerned. The particular all-hours party that we're going to be swooping into will... More >>

• It Came From YouTube: Covers by Local Bands

  published Jul 12, 2008

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• Make the Switch

  published July 10, 2008

  We were surfing through DJ Tranzit's impressive-looking MySpace page the other day, and besides being amused by the house music maestro's... More >>

• What's Selling: Circles Records & Tapes

  published Jul 08, 2008

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• Switch Wednesdays

  published July 10, 2008

  We were surfing through DJ Tranzit's impressive-looking MySpace page (www.myspace.com/tranzit) the... More >>

• It Came From YouTube: Killer concerts you missed out on

  published Jul 02, 2008

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• 'Scuse Us While We Kiss the Ska

  published July 3, 2008

  It may come as a shock, but Arizona has something of a vibrant ska scene. Granted, it’s not as expansive or off-the-chain as our state’s... More >>

• Gonna Make You Sweet

  published July 3, 2008

  With House M.D., American Idol, and Dancing With the Stars on hiatus until the fall, your Tuesday nights have pretty much been free... More >>

• Peter Hook

  published July 3, 2008

  There's an infamous video on YouTube of iconic Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook "DJing" at Serbia's EXIT festival in 2006.... More >>

• published Jul 01, 2008

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• Chamber Made

  published June 26, 2008

  While most of the Valley’s various symphony orchestras have gone on hiatus for the summer, the monthly Downtown Chamber Series manages to... More >>

• Rabid Test

  published June 26, 2008

  There are a few things you won’t see at a Heaven & Hell Wrestling event: blockbuster pyrotechnics, thousands of fans, and such superstars... More >>

• Farewell gigs

  published June 26, 2008

  What is with local DJs blowing this burg after getting some renown? DJs Dirty Dave and Denny Le Nimh (of Hot Pink! fame) both did it, as did... More >>