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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2011 Stories by Benjamin Leatherman

• Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

  published December 22, 2011

  Thursday 22 Afterlife: Thumpin' Thursdays (various) Bar Smith: Ladies Night with DJ Idenaty, DJ EC Rock, & DJ Oh-Jezus... More >>

• New Year's Eve Guide: What Do to Do on the Biggest Night of the Year

  published December 22, 2011

  As far as years go, 2011 wasn't one of the best. Sure, getting out mitts on Tom Waits' latest album was pretty sweet, but we coulda lived... More >>

• Merry X-Ray @ Crescent Ballroom

  published December 22, 2011

  Despite the near-constant backbiting and backstabbing that seems to take place in the Valley's music scene, it's kinda cool that artists will... More >>

• Eastside Records Pops Up in Tempe, But Don't Expect It To Last

  published December 22, 2011

  Somewhere in America, Jeff Miller's ears are burning. The towering vocalist of defunct Bay Area hardcore act Bad Posture, which used to hang... More >>

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  The Six Ugliest Holiday Sweaters on Etsy

  published Dec 16, 2011

  Everyone's got one in their closet -- hidden back behind that pair of jeans that will never fit again is the ugly holiday sweater or pullover that was either given to you by a doddering relative, pick... More >>

• Metal Gear

  published November 3, 2011

  Remember that hoary old trope about how beauty is ultimately in the eye of the beholder? That’s pretty much a perfect way to describe how... More >>

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  Holiday Lights: Val Vista Lakes' Holiday Mountain and Boat Parade in Gilbert

  published Dec 15, 2011

  Most Christmastime displays tend to be manic and frantic orgies of light that usually border on cacophony and involve homeowners trying to cram as many bulbs as possible. Not so with Holiday Mountai... More >>

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  Z-Trip Headlines Christmas Night Fundraiser for Mr. Puma MC at Crescent Ballroom

  published Dec 15, 2011

  Here's a Christmas story that's bound to warm your heart: Local hip-hop cipher Benjamin Walker (better known by his stage name Mr. Puma MC) is at the tail end of a battle with cancer, partly due to th... More >>

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  The Ghost of Eastside Records Opens Friday

  published Dec 14, 2011

  Attention vinyl collectors, music geeks, and audiophiles of the Valley: One of your favorite record stores will finally be reborn on Friday. The Ghost of Eastside Records, the pop-up reincarnation o... More >>

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  Jenny Fontana's Winter Carnival -- The Final Show at Galeria De Los Muertos -- Opens on Friday

  published Dec 14, 2011

  It's a bit of a bittersweet time for artist Jenny Fontana. The 27-year-old painter is excitedly putting the finishing touches on "Winter Carnival: Something Wicked This Way Comes," which opens on Fr... More >>

• Aim High

  published December 8, 2011

  Local promoter Jonathan Valenzuela has some rather lofty goals planned for the No Ceilings Rooftop Party, his new weekly social affair and... More >>

• Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

  published December 15, 2011

  Thursday 15 Afterlife: Thumpin' Thursdays (various) Bar Smith: Ladies Night with DJ Idenaty, DJ EC Rock, & DJ Oh-Jezus... More >>

• Towards Thee Infinite Beat @ The Rogue Bar

  published December 15, 2011

  Pandrogynous industrial icon and Psychic TV frontma . . . uh, frontperson Genesis P-Orridge hasn't had the warmest of receptions in the... More >>

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  Holiday Lights: Frank and Dianne Polimene's Santa Train in Ahwatukee

  published Dec 12, 2011

  The streets of Ahwatukee are an absolute treasure trove of illuminated and decorated houses during the holiday season, including the yearly display at the home of Frank and Dianne Polimene. In th... More >>

• Card Tricks

  published December 1, 2011

  Kevin Kolb or John Skelton? The ongoing battle between the two for the Arizona Cardinals quarterback position has been the debate du jour... More >>

• Lulubell Toy Bodega in Mesa Holds its Grand Opening Tonight

  published Dec 09, 2011

  Geeks and fanatical collectors of designer vinyl figures have another reason to visit Second Friday in downtown Mesa tonight (or any other night), as the grand opening of Lulubell Toy Bodega takes pla... More >>

• Punk Promoter Will Anderson's Five Favorite Shows of All Time

  published Dec 08, 2011

  Renowned local punk promoter Will Anderson, who recently left the Valley and is the subject of this week's music feature, has lost count of the number of shows he's attended or promoted over the past ... More >>

• Holiday Lights: Jim and Linda Largo

  published Dec 08, 2011

  It's the holiday season, which means lights are everywhere: On your neighbor's house, decorating the local bar, and on buildings of downtown Phoenix. During the buildup to Christmas, Jackalope Ranch w... More >>

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  Michele Bachmann to Appear at The Mint in Scottsdale: Five Dance Tracks For Her Visit

  published Dec 08, 2011

  Despite the fact he's gotten heavy-duty shit for doing so, Questlove's now-infamous serenading of whackadoodle presidential candidate Michele Bachmann with Fishbone's "Lyin' Ass Bitch" on Late Night W... More >>

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  Television's Seven Best Holiday Specials Ever

  published Dec 07, 2011

  The holidays are all about engaging in traditions, whether its your mom's penchant for goofy sweaters or the always-awkward yearly Christmas party at the office. One of the more enjoyable customs asso... More >>

• Club Candids: Rockbar Inc's Grand Opening

  published Dec 07, 2011

  Organizers of the annual Air Guitar World Championships oughta consider holding next year's event at Rockbar Inc. in Scottsdale, particularly since many folks in attendance at it's grand opening on Fr... More >>

• Longtime Punk Promoter Will Anderson Leaves Phoenix with a Legacy

  published December 8, 2011

  There's an amusing photo meme that's been traversing the Internet in recent months depicting alter kocker rockers Ian MacKaye and Henry Rollins... More >>

• Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

  published December 8, 2011

  Thursday 8 Afterlife: Thumpin' Thursdays (various) Bar Smith: Ladies Night with DJ Idenaty, DJ EC Rock, & DJ Oh-Jezus... More >>

• Party Foul: The Reunion @ Apollo's Lounge

  published December 8, 2011

  Hipster dance nights have a shelf life, burning brightly before flaming out into obscurity and leaving only hazy memories of drunken exploits,... More >>

• Galeria De Los Muertos Closing in December

  published Dec 06, 2011

  Galeria de los Muertos was certainly busy during First Friday this past weekend as hundreds of art walk patrons stopped by the Fifth Street gallery to survey the creepy, kooky, and Day of the Dead-ins... More >>