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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2010 Stories by Benjamin Leatherman

• Channing Frye Suspended For One Game (Jason Richardson Fined) 'Cause of Phoenix Suns/Indiana Pacers Fracas

  published Mar 09, 2010

  As we expected, Suns backup center Channing Frye will spend Friday night riding the pine, as the NBA suspended him for one game after his scrap with Indiana's Earl Watson and Danny Granger durin... More >>

• Haymarket Squares Win Train Tracks Finale and Nab Mainstage Gig at MMMF

  published Mar 09, 2010

  Give a hearty high-five to the members of the Haymarket Squares the next time you see them around town or performing at Lost Leaf, as the punkgrass/alt-folk act emerged victorious during the Train Tra... More >>

• Saint Misbehavin'

  published March 11, 2010

  You needn't bother trying to get hold of Brian O'Carroll on St. Patrick's Day, because he's gonna be a wee bit occupied. The bearded guitarist and... More >>

• Obscura

  published March 11, 2010

  The DJ duo of Roya and Funkfinger are the best friends any culture vulture could ever want. Together, the pulchritudinous pair puts on the... More >>

• TNA On Monday Nights: 5 Reasons Why The Show Will or Won't Succeed

  published Mar 08, 2010

  r Wrestlemania 26 at University of Phoenix Stadium is less than three weeks away and wrestling fans in the Valley and beyond are gearing up for pro wrestling's "Super Bowl." As WWE focuses on its ... More >>

• Channing Frye Gets Tossed as Phoenix Suns Push Past Indiana Pacers Over Weekend. Up Next: Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

  published Mar 08, 2010

  rChanning Frye is facing a possible one-game suspension after getting into a brouhaha with Earl Watson and a few other Indiana Pacers players during the Phoenix Suns 113-105 victory over the Ea... More >>

• DJ Dossier: Phlava from 101.5 Jamz

  published Mar 05, 2010

  Name: Michael Johnson AKA: DJ Phlava Current club nights: Right now I'm doing every Friday night at Myst for Dream Fridays, and on Wednesdays at Bar Smith. During the week it kinda varies. Preferr... More >>

• Art Detour: 5 Gigs Worth Checking Out

  published Mar 05, 2010

  If there's any sort of credo applicable to the one-two punch of tonight's First Friday and this weekend's Art Detour, it would be William Shakespeare's well-worn aphorism that "all the world's a stag... More >>

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  10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Roller Girls, Art Detour, Landmine Marathon, and More

  published Mar 05, 2010

  The yearly Art Detour extravaganza begins is just a few hours (and Arty Girl's got all the details on the biggest and best shows), but it ain't the only action happening around town. To wit: This we... More >>

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  Amar'e Stoudemire Continues to Soar, as Phoenix Suns Stomp L.A. Clippers. Next Up: Utah Jazz Tonight

  published Mar 04, 2010

  rYou probably wouldn't have guessed it by looking at the final score of 127-101, but the Phoenix Suns' blowout against the Los Angeles Clippers last night was actually a fairly tight contest a... More >>

• Shotgun Betty's Is a Major Blast, But Is It Racistr Naw.

  published Mar 03, 2010

  Dwight Yoakam's version of "Little Sister" was blasting out of the loudspeakers, along with other country and classic rock hits spun up by a cowboy hat-wearing DJ. Meanwhile, patrons sucked down Bud... More >>

• Eat Me - Drink Me

  published March 4, 2010

  What's the easiest way to get to Wonderland? Forget about slipping through the looking glass or diving down the rabbit hole, Alice, and instead... More >>

• Surf Paradise

  published February 25, 2010

  There comes a time in every rocker's life when he grows weary of performing that signature hit, night after night. Even the metalheads of KISS are... More >>

• DJ Senbad Talks Bar Smith, House Music, Current Underground Chicago, Crue-L Grand Orchestra, and More

  published Feb 26, 2010

  Name: Sean BadgerAKA: SenbadClub Nights: Right now, I'm doing Skyline on Friday Nights at the Sheraton in downtown Phoenix and Solstice Saturday Nights at Bar Smith. Then I do lots of o... More >>

• 10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Exotic Art, Cut Throat Freak Show, Minibosses, and More

  published Feb 25, 2010

  Jeremy Kinison is guilty of theft, although he's never been convicted. I'm not referring to any potentially larcenous behavior, mind you, but rather the tattooed daredevil's tendency to steal the sh... More >>

• Phoenix Suns Steamroll 76ers For Fourth-Straight Win. Up Next: Los Angeles Clippers on Friday

  published Feb 25, 2010

  rDon't look now, but the Phoenix Suns are on a major roll. Planet Orange has been victorious in 10 of their last 12 games -- including a blockbuster blowout last night against an undermanned ... More >>

• Electrostatic

  published February 25, 2010

  The club gods haven't been too kind to either DJ Joshie or Benni Beatnik over the past two years. A couple of summers ago, their popular weekly... More >>

• CTRL+ALT+DEL

  published February 25, 2010

  Modesty is hardly one of DJ Emile's strong suits. The 30-something mixmaster loves lengthy diatribes, and his favorite subject for discussion is... More >>

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  Kevin Smith (a.k.a. Silent Bob) Coming to Phoenix, But Won't Be Flying Southwest

  published Feb 22, 2010

  Chances are good that you've read a thing or two about Kevin Smith on the Internets lately. The outspoken -- and oversized -- auteur (the director of such indie flicks Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Dogma... More >>

• DJ Kyko Talks Latin Clubs, Pitbull, Too $hort, Spring Break, Snoop Dog, and More

  published Feb 19, 2010

  Name: Miguel Morales AKA: DJ Kyko Current schedule: I'm at Sky Lounge on Saturday nights, and at PHX Nightclub probably every Friday with Surge Nights. Preferred genres: For the most part I'm doi... More >>

• Henry Rollins' 8 Most Memorable Quips Last Night at Marquee Theatre

  published Feb 19, 2010

  I'd never given much credence to the occasional rumors that Henry Rollins is gay. Until last night, that is. Probably right around the moment he uttered the following during his spoken word appearanc... More >>

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  10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Jersey Shore Parties, Pin-up Girls, T-Pain, and More

  published Feb 19, 2010

  Colorful doesn't even begin to describe the eclectic array of inexpensive events on tap for this weekend. There's a candy-themed dance party at Afterlife that's guaranteed to satisfy your sweet toot... More >>

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  Amar'e Stoudemire's Staying With Phoenix Suns -- It's Official

  published Feb 18, 2010

  rThe NBA trade deadline passed mere moments ago, and Amar'e Stoudemire is still a member of the Phoenix Suns. Yeah, we know you've heard rumor after endless rumor this week about how the Phoeni... More >>

• Jen Deveroux's Spank Factory Highlights Opening Night at 910 Live

  published Feb 18, 2010

  I feel like I've traveled through a time warp back to the year 2000. Everything old school has become new again with the Valley's nightlife scene this week, as venues and clubs that had their heyday... More >>

• Last Night: Blues and Booze at Long Wong's at the Firehouse

  published Feb 17, 2010

  Long Wong's at the Firehouse owner Avi Sadote seemed a bit frazzled during last night's grand opening. It's to be expected, since was bouncing betwixt greeting patrons, confabbing with his bar staff, ... More >>