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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2009 Stories by Benjamin Leatherman

• Now Open: The White House in Scottsdale

  published Dec 31, 2009

  A few thousand New Year's Eve revelers are expected to be in attendance at Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party later tonight, whooping it up in the heart of Old Town in anticipation of the impending arr... More >>

• 10 Things Under $10 New Year's Weekend

  published Dec 31, 2009

  Table reservations at chic Scottsdale nightspots will be going for $200 a pop with bottles of bubbly starting at double that amount (or more). Tickets to any of the major block parties or other swanky... More >>

• Cornelius F. Van Stafrin III, & Ghost of Falco

  published December 31, 2009

  The imaginative mind of Cornelius F. Van Stafrin III would certainly make for an interesting place to visit. It’s likely littered with as... More >>

• The Dead Milkmen's Joe Jack Talcum Visits Trunk Space on February 2

  published Dec 30, 2009

  I've been hearing stories from a few of my musician friends about the lengthy trips they've undertaken to see the Dead Milkmen in concert since the infamous comical punk band reunited and began perfor... More >>

• Phoenix Suns Get Sweet Revenge With Dominanting Win Over Los Angeles Lakers. Up Next: Boston Celtics on Wednesday

  published Dec 29, 2009

  rSo this is what it feels like when the shoe is on the other footr Having already suffered two humiliating and lopsided losses to the Los Angeles Lakers this season, the Suns got a ch... More >>

• House Party

  published December 31, 2009

  The record-spinning, knob-twisting, and beat-juggling DJs of the Valley’s club scene can sometimes be quite the competitive lot. Every... More >>

• Epic Red Cup Massive New Year's Eve

  published December 31, 2009

  Just because the notorious underground venue Rasputin's Equestrian Manor went kaput, that doesn't mean clandestine wingdings at Valley mansions... More >>

• Cornelius F. Van Saftrin III/Ghost to Falco

  published December 31, 2009

  The imaginative mind of Cornelius F. Van Stafrin III would certainly make for an interesting place to visit. It's likely littered with as many... More >>

• Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers

  published December 31, 2009

  Say what you will about Roger Clyne's talents (which are substantial), when it comes to instigating a party, the native Arizonan is skilled.... More >>

• Suns Tromp Clipppers, Get Beaten By Oklahoma City and Golden State Over Weekend. Up Next: Los Angeles Lakers Tonight

  published Dec 28, 2009

  rJolly Old Saint Nick must've been in an especially giving mood, as that mythical gift-giving elf dropped off a couple primo presents for the Phoenix Suns on Christmas morning: Not only did they... More >>

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  Concert Review: Trunk Space Fest

  published Dec 27, 2009

  Is the Trunk Space about to be "ovah" and outr Hardly. Mercifully, it appears as though reports of downtown Phoenix art space and performance venue's impending demise are prove to be mildly exaggerat... More >>

• Coming Soon to Scottsdale: Revolver Lounge

  published Dec 23, 2009

  New year, new nightclub in Scottsdale. When the swank SIX Lounge closed earlier back in April, it figured that such a prime piece of Old Town real estate wasn't going to remain vacant for long. And t... More >>

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  10 Things Under $10 Christmas Weekend: Bettie Blood Burlesque, Coats & Villa, Groove Candy, and More

  published Dec 23, 2009

  Arfter six endless weeks of endless hype, treacly commercials, and non-stop carols, we're only 48 hours or so from the arrival of Christmas morning. But you don't have to wait until then to get your p... More >>

• Lebron James and Mo Williams Help Cleveland Stomp Phoenix Suns. Next Up: Oklahoma City on Wednesday

  published Dec 22, 2009

  rPhoenix Suns fans apparently weren't too keen on Shaquille O'Neal's return to the Valley last night, as the one-time Big Shaqtus received plenty of boos when the Cleveland Cavaliers' starting l... More >>

• Hulkamania Holiday Hoedown

  published December 24, 2009

  To paraphrase legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan: Watcha gonna do, brotha, when an energy drink company wants to support a dance party put... More >>

• DJ Dossier: Soloman

  published Dec 18, 2009

  The Valley's dance music scene has been most kind to DJ Soloman. He's been kicking around local clubs for more than a decade, from his days manning the dials at ASU's KASR and working the wheels of st... More >>

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  10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Santarchy, Joe Strummer, and Roller Girls

  published Dec 18, 2009

  When Clement Clarke Moore first penned The Night Before Christmas in 1823 (and thus, gave birth to many of the conceptions associated with Jolly Old Saint Nick), the Victorian-era scribe probably coul... More >>

• Bang, Bang! Suns Shoot Down Hated San Antonio Spurs. Up Next: Portland Trailblazers on Thursday

  published Dec 16, 2009

  rGoing into Tuesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Phoenix Suns were in a situation unlike most other NBA teams. Whereas squads like the defending champion Los Angeles Lak... More >>

• Vayden

  published December 17, 2009

  We're thinking there probably won't be too many presents waiting under the Christmas trees of the members of Vayden. It's not because the... More >>

• The Dancing Machine Review

  published December 17, 2009

  As the old chestnut goes, life is all about timing. A mere six months ago, the Dancing Machine Review was just another hokey traveling tribute act... More >>

• Silver Medallion

  published December 17, 2009

  The bombastic electro-hop duo of Oren J. and Carnegie (a.k.a. Silver Medallion) must be plenty tired lately, because the past few weeks have been... More >>

• DJ Dossier: Pickster One

  published Dec 11, 2009

  As you might've read in this week's Needle Exchange (written by yours truly), Universatile Music jock Pickster One is unveiling his "moveable feast of sound" at Tempe's Yucca Tap Room tonight, the lat... More >>

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  10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: X-Rated Santas, Modified's Farewell, and Free Shows

  published Dec 11, 2009

  'Tis the season for saving some scrilla, whether that means camping out in the cold to nab some doorbusters, or bring stingy when it comes to spending your entertainment dollar. Discount distractions... More >>

• I Hate You When You're Pregnant Returns to Phoenix on January 23

  published Dec 11, 2009

  rIf New Times ever held a contest for "most interesting band name EVAR!" then I Hate You When You're Pregnant would get my vote, hands down. It undoubtedly would also be my choice for one of ... More >>

• Punk You

  published December 10, 2009

  DJ Mark LaRue unleashes a serious setlist of ska-punk every week, including tons of East Bay stuff like Jawbreaker and Screeching Weasel, 2 Tone... More >>