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

• Mesa Meltdown Fest

  published December 10, 2009

  The Mormon-heavy milquetoast milieu of Mesa is likely one of the last places you’d expect to become a hotbed of death metal and hard rock,... More >>

• The Gaslamp Killer

  published December 10, 2009

  If manufacturing sick-ass mixes and phat sounds were a crime, then The Gaslamp Killer undoubtedly would have fried in the electric chair by now.... More >>

• Mesa Meltdown Fest

  published December 10, 2009

  The Mormon-heavy milquetoast milieu of Mesa is likely one of the last places you'd expect to become a hotbed of death metal and hard rock, but... More >>

• The Vandals

  published December 10, 2009

  Christmas albums are as unavoidable as the awkward family gatherings and office holiday parties that everyone suffers through every December. No... More >>

• Move Something

  published December 10, 2009

  Draconian DUI penalties. Overpriced drinks. Snotty bartenders. There are any number of reasons why P-town urbanites haven't been willing to travel... More >>

• Goodbye, Modified Arts: Phoenix Scenesters Share Their Memories of the Downtown Music Venue

  published December 10, 2009

  Before Kimber Lanning debuted her version of Modified Arts in 1999, the decrepit brick building located on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix... More >>

• Suns Survive Sacramento Kings, Get Destroyed By Los Angeles Lakers In Weekend Action. Up Next: Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday

  published Dec 07, 2009

  The Phoenix Suns have developed two rather distinct personalities so far in the 2009-2010 season. There's the straight ballers who dismantle feeble opponents and occasionally squeak out tough... More >>

• 10 Things Under $10 This Weekend

  published Dec 04, 2009

  Need something to do tonightr What about Saturday or Sundayr Here's the latest edition of our weekend sampler encompassing everything a slew of cheap and chic thrills available around the Valley.rHARL... More >>

• What's on Tap for Tonight's First Friday

  published Dec 04, 2009

  Jeezum crow, its gonna be cold this weekend. Really cold. Like in the 30s. So unless hypothermia is your bag baby, better throw on an extra sweater or down plenty of spirits when venturing out to to... More >>

• Behind the Bar: Chaz Anderson at Olive & Ivy

  published Dec 03, 2009

  Unlike your garden-variety downtrodden cubicle drone, Chaz Anderson doesn't find it hard reporting to work. Then again, if you had his job of tending bar and pouring drinks for the booful babes, capt... More >>

• Light-Rail Train and Minivan Collide; Injuries Minimal Despite Wicked-Looking Wreck

  published Dec 02, 2009

  r A Metro light-rail train crashed into a passenger van earlier this afternoon in Central Phoenix, resulting in a spectacular wreck but just a few minor injuries. The collision ... More >>

• Hard Dance Nation

  published December 3, 2009

  There's a standard formula that's worked well for the PHX's DJ/dance scene. If something hits it big in another city, be it S.F. or NYC, chances... More >>

• Awesomefest

  published December 3, 2009

  Anybody who's ever attended one of Peachcake's free-spirited and vibrant gigs would likely attest to the fact that the indie-pop band's... More >>

• Incoming: Scott H. Biram, Asylum Street Spankers, Appleseed Cast, Lymbyc Systym

  published Dec 01, 2009

  Aficionados of the often-overlapping genres of country, Americana, folk, and roots music should be pretty ecstatic after reading this post. That's because a number of acts from said musical forms will... More >>

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  R.I.P. Ruby Room: Downtown Phoenix Music Venue Closing Tomorrow Night

  published Nov 30, 2009

  Nightspots are dropping like flies in central and downtown Phoenix This past weekend, the hipster dance peeps mourned the loss of Homme Lounge. Now it's the rock and indie crowd's turn to start shedd... More >>

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  Suns Trounce Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors Over the Weekend. Up Next: Ailing New York Knicks Tuesday

  published Nov 30, 2009

  rSteve Nash left a rather interesting tweet on his Twitter account over the weekend, and it was directed toward pal and Toronto Raptors star Chris Bosh. It simply stated, "see u above the rim bu... More >>

• Motion City Soundtrack, The Bravery Added To Weezer's Dodge Theatre Show

  published Nov 25, 2009

  Weezer's upcoming gig at Dodge Theatre in January keeps getting better and better. The cats at Live Nation sent out an e-mail blast late yesterday trumpeting that Minnesota power-pop band Motion City... More >>

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  Homme Lounge Closing on Friday

  published Nov 25, 2009

  After this weekend, no one's gonna be home at Homme Lounge. According to co-owner Jeremy Johnson, the CenPho danceteria/gay bar will be shutting its doors forever as of Saturday morning. "It's a m... More >>

• 10 Things Under $10 This Thanksgiving Weekend: Cheap Shows, Penny Drinks, and Free Food

  published Nov 25, 2009

  rTurkey Day is tomorrow, which means there's five straight nights of drinking and debauchery ahead. In addition to the massive amounts of masticating going on, there's also gonna be plenty of fun and ... More >>

• Turntable Settings

  published November 26, 2009

  When it comes down to it, pumpkin pie is hardly manna from Heaven. Same goes for the mincemeat and rhubarb versions, for that matter. In fact,... More >>

• Homme Send-Off

  published November 26, 2009

  Better bid a fond farewell to Homme Lounge, 138 West Camelback Road, as the CenPho danceteria/gay bar/hotspot is shutting its doors for good after... More >>

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  Phoenix Suns Run Down Detroit Pistons in Lopsided Win

  published Nov 23, 2009

  The Phoenix Suns have seen their fair share of memorable duos over the past four decades of playing basketball in the Valley, including capable combos such as Alvan Adams and Gar Heard from the ... More >>

• 10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Social's Swan Song, Sublime, Firearms, and More

  published Nov 20, 2009

  There's a certain dilemma involved with this weekend. Should one go all out and spend the next 48-72 hours living it upr Or do you pace yourself and conserve some energy since there's only three days ... More >>

• Behind the Bar: Belle Alvarez at Palazzo

  published Nov 19, 2009

  Belle Alvarez admits she doesn't believe in vampires, period. It doesn't matter if they're the vintage bloodsuckers you read about in Bram Stoker's tomes or the more sparkly sanguinators that will b... More >>

• 23 West Schedules January 1 Grand Opening

  published Nov 18, 2009

  Rodney Hu's much anticipated all-ages joint 23 West, which is located next door to the Yucca Tap Room, has scheduled a grand opening celebration on Friday, January 1. According to the Web site f... More >>