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

• Giant Wednesdays

  published September 23, 2010

  Cream Stereo Lounge's loss is 910 Live's gain. The promoters of Giant Wednesdays have left behind the sleek and chic Scottsdale club and moved... More >>

• The Pixies @ Mesa Amphitheatre

  published September 23, 2010

  Frank Black thinks you shouldn't trust a single word I write about either him or The Pixies. The venerable frontman of the equally venerable... More >>

• Giant Wednesdays Moves to Tempe's 910 Live

  published Sep 21, 2010

  Cream Stereo Lounges loss is 910 Live's gain. The promoters of Giant Wednesdays have left behind the sleek and chic Scottsdale club and moved their weekly party to the far funkier Tempe nightspot. T... More >>

• Arizona Diamondbacks Swept By Pittsburgh Pirates (A.K.A. the Worst Team In Baseball). Next Up: The Colorado Rockies Come to Town

  published Sep 20, 2010

  In a season that's been filled with low points and inauspicious occasions, the Arizona Diamondbacks plumbed new depths this past weekend: They got their asses swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, currentl... More >>

• Stripper Pole Action, Devo Devastates, Primus' Spacemen, and Other Highlights From Day Two of Arizona Fall Frenzy

  published Sep 19, 2010

  Whoever was manning the hose at Arizona Fall Frenzy had a perfect sense of timing.Temps soared into the triple digit range during the second day of the three-day concert, but luckily the promoters tho... More >>

• Suspicious Backpacks and Other Highlights From the First Night at Arizona Fall Frenzy

  published Sep 18, 2010

  They weren't kidding about the "frenzy" part. An abandoned backpack and a few other suspicious packages left near the front gate of Tempe Beach Park created a whirlwind of disruption during the open... More >>

• Stone Temple Pilots and Arizona Fall Frenzy at Tempe Beach Park Last Night

  published Sep 18, 2010

  rScott Weiland didn't take a header off the stage last night at Arizona Fall Frenzy. Nor did he accidentally reveal he was lip-synching or abusing heroin for that matter. In fact, other than a... More >>

• DJ Noiz.fkr Talks Tranzylvania, Vampires, Industrial Music, Dryft, Pan Sonic, and More

  published Sep 17, 2010

  Tranzylvania's last hurrah at Palazzo goes down later tonight, so I figured it was a perfect opportunity for a visit with noiz.fkr (a.k.a. Rob Poe), the goth night's grandmaster and longtime resident ... More >>

• Arizona Diamondbacks Split Series With Cincinnati Reds, Take On Pittsburgh Pirates This Weekend

  published Sep 17, 2010

  rOnly two weeks remain in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2010 season, and the games can't seem to fly by fast enough. While the team is heading toward one of their worst finishes (having lost... More >>

• One Last Bite

  published September 16, 2010

  The proprietors of Palazzo, 710 North Central Avenue, are about to rid themselves of the blood-sucking, fang-wielding, pale-face creatures of the... More >>

• Tranzylvania

  published September 16, 2010

  The proprietors of Palazzo, 710 North Central Avenue, are about to rid themselves of the blood-sucking, fang-wielding, pale-face creatures of... More >>

• Why Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh Befriended Local Circuit Bender Corey Busboom

  published September 16, 2010

  At first, Corey Busboom thought it was a prank. When the local artist and musician answered his cell last January and heard the geeky... More >>

• Driver in Fatal Accident That Killed Silver Medallion's Carnegie Identified, Charged

  published Sep 13, 2010

  rThe identity of the teenager drive allegedly responsible for the fatal vehicle accident that claimed the life of Arizona-born hip-hop star Carnegie (a.k.a. Abay Lattin) has surfaced in the local ... More >>

• Teenage Driver In Crash That Killed Carnegie of Silver Medallion "Under Investigation" for DUI

  published Sep 13, 2010

  More details have emerged over the weekend regarding the fatal car crash that killed local hip-hop artist Abay Lattin (a.k.a. Carnegie) of Silver Medallion early Saturday morning. Tempe Police Depart... More >>

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  Carnegie of Silver Medallion Killed in Car Accident

  published Sep 11, 2010

  This is some heavy-duty bad news that I have the unfortunate task of reporting: Carnegie, one half of Scottsdale/NYC hip-hop duo Silver Medallion was killed in a car accident early this morning. The ... More >>

• Daniel Hudson Stays Cool as Arizona Diamondbacks Beat San Francisco Giants 3-1

  published Sep 09, 2010

  Redemption was in the air last night at Chase Field. Not only did the Arizona Diamondbacks avoid a sweep by the San Francisco Giants with a 3-1 victory, Stephen Drew also rebounded from his recent hit... More >>

• The Scenario

  published September 9, 2010

  The bank account of Pickster One is probably growing exponentially by the day, what with everything that the obscenely talented turntable... More >>

• The Scenario @ Bar Smith

  published September 9, 2010

  The bank account of Pickster One is probably growing exponentially by the day, what with everything that the obscenely talented turntable... More >>

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  Club Candids: Manic Mondays at the Crown Room

  published Sep 08, 2010

  The three-day Labor Day weekend was filled with all manner of wild wingdings throughout the Valley. Some party monsters kept it going strong for four straight nights, including the dudes, dames, and d... More >>

• Arizona Diamondbacks Felled By Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants Over Weekend

  published Sep 07, 2010

  If there's any sort of absolute that applies to the Arizona Diamondbacks during this dreadful season of baseball it's this: The only thing that's certain is that nothing's for certain. For instance,... More >>

• Dead Kennedys, "At My Job"

  published Sep 07, 2010

  Song: Dead Kennedys, "At My Job" Context: After a three day vacay from the salt mines, it's time to head back to work cubicle drones. And I can think of now better song to embody ennui of the rat race... More >>

• DJ JahMek Selecta Talks Reggae, Dennis Brown, Bash on Ash, Aswad, King Tubby, and More

  published Sep 03, 2010

  As you can judge by his answers below, DJ JahMek Selecta can be short and to the point. His music mixes, however, are anything but. Not that's necessarily a bad thing, as JahMek's supersized soundsc... More >>

• They Might Be Giants, "Boss of Me"

  published Sep 03, 2010

  Song: They Might Be Giants, "Boss of Me"Context: Eagerly anticipating tomorrow evening's You Hang Up performance at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, which hopefully won't be canceled by any unfo... More >>

• Smashing Pumpkins, "Rhinoceros"

  published Sep 02, 2010

  Song: Smashing Pumpkins, "Rhinoceros" Context: In honor of those who souls who landed tickets from KUPD for tonight's gig by Billy Corgan and his merry band of no-talents Smashing Pumpkins in Scottsda... More >>

• Lesbian Nightspot Club Sutra Holds Its Grand Opening This Weekend

  published Sep 01, 2010

  Lesbian clubgoers of the Valley who mourned the loss of the Vibe on Indian School and the old E-Lounge over on Seventh Avenue have reason to celebrate: Newly opened Club Sutra made its debut a few wee... More >>