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

• Phoenix Suns Lose to Philadelphia 76ers to Finish Road Trip. Next: Charlotte Bobcats Wednesday Night

  published Jan 25, 2011

  rWhen the Phoenix Suns departed the Valley last Monday for their most recent road trip, they were riding a two-game winning streak and were probably fueled by a great deal of hope and optimis... More >>

• Jakwob, T-Pain, Tierra del Fuego, Small Leaks Sink Ships, and Other Events This Weekend

  published Jan 20, 2011

  Heads up, y'all: If you've seen a red left-handed Epiphone hollow body guitar being used at a live music gig anytime in the last couple weeks, Mikel Lander would like to know. Ditto for a purple left... More >>

• Club Candids: Glow Friday at Vagabond Ballroom

  published Jan 19, 2011

  Like the old saying goes: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Exemplifying this well-worn cliche axiom perfectly is the Vagabond Ballroom in Scottsdale. Back in Old Town's old days, t... More >>

• T-Pain @ Marquee Theatre

  published January 20, 2011

  Don't be alarmed if you hear the sound of irritated groaning emanating from the campuses of Arizona State University and other local... More >>

• Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

  published January 20, 2011

  THURSDAY 20 27th Avenue Bar: R&B Thursdays (old school, R&B) Airia Nightclub: Ladies Night with DJ Circle (hip-hop,... More >>

• T-Pain to Offer Free DJ Gig at Marquee Theatre on Saturday (But Only for College Kids)

  published Jan 17, 2011

  Don't be alarmed if you hear the sound of irritated groaning emanating from the campuses of Arizona State University and other local institutions of higher learning this week, as it's merely the colle... More >>

• Phoenix Suns Beat Portland Trail Blazers for Second Straight Win. Up Next: Rematch With Amar'e Stoudemire and New York Knicks

  published Jan 17, 2011

  rFor most of this season, the Phoenix Suns have been in need of some serious heart. Fans have lost count of the number of games lost because Planet Orange let winnable games&nb... More >>

• Joe Strummer Benefit at George & Dragon

  published Jan 16, 2011

  Joe Strummer Benefit  George & Dragon Pub & Restaurant January 15th, 2011Phoenix's punk community might not be the biggest or brightest music scene in the Valley, but, damn, it most defi... More >>

• DJ Jake Goldsmith Talks The Scenario, Sei A, Storm Queen, Ramadanman, and More

  published Jan 14, 2011

  Name: Jake Goldsmith AKA: DJ Goldsmith Current gigs: Wednesday nights at Bar Smith for The Scenario with Hempsey in the Main Room. Genres spun: House, disco, techno, acid and many, many others. H... More >>

• Now Open: Bar 350 in Scottsdale

  published Jan 13, 2011

  Beer and booze are once again flowing at the Scottsdale space formerly known as biker place the Billet Bar. The spot, which is located at 3752 North Scottsdale Road, has taken on a rebooted identity a... More >>

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  Club Candids at The Firehouse

  published Jan 12, 2011

  When the dreaded last call inevitably strikes in Scottsdale, the Old Town party crowd is confronted with a few of choices:A. Schlep on home and call it a night. B. Get some greasy-ass grub at Joe's NY... More >>

• Rainbow Brite @ Stratus

  published January 13, 2011

  Stuart Langelaan (a.k.a. Lange) commands some serious respect in the DJ world, and rightly so. Some of the 36-year-old British trance... More >>

• Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

  published January 13, 2011

  THURSDAY 13 27th Avenue Bar: R&B Thursdays (old-school R&B) Airia Nightclub: Ladies Night with DJ Circle, & D-JR... More >>

• National Public Radio Apologizes for Accidentally Declaring Gabrielle Giffords Dead

  published Jan 10, 2011

  rNational Public Radio made the worst mistake imaginable in its coverage of the Gabrielle Giffords shooting on Saturday. In the mad stampede to report the latest developments from ... More >>

• Jared Loughner's Classmates Diss Him on Facebook as "Weirdo" and "Outcast"

  published Jan 10, 2011

  rFriends and high school classmates of Jared Lee Loughner haven't been shy with their reactions about the alleged assailant, some of which are posted on Facebook. Their comments relate t... More >>

• The Maine Offers Fans A Chance to Win A Wooden Sword From In Darkness and In Light

  published Jan 07, 2011

  If you're one of the many fans of The Maine who caught the recent screening of their flick In Darkness and In Light, you'll likely remember the scenes where numerous children and pre-teens "ultimately... More >>

• RAGE Music Festival Brings Cutie-Pie Christian Rock to Castles 'n' Coasters Next Weekend

  published Jan 07, 2011

  There's been a rip-roaring debate raging through the religious world for years over the role of Christian rock. Although some hard-liners feel it's the devil's music and has no place in the Lord's hou... More >>

• Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure

  published Jan 06, 2011

  rSong: Queen & David Bowie, "Under Pressure" Context: Mr. Space Oddity is gonna be celebrating his 64th birthday this coming weekend (as does Elvis Preseley...if he were still alive, that is).... More >>

• DJ Blonde NOize Talks Das Bunker, Sadisco, Receiver, IDM, and More

  published Jan 06, 2011

  Name: Colleen Fay McLaughlin AKA: DJ Blonde N0ize Current schedule: I've been a resident at Sadisco* for the past six years. I'm also spinning in Tucson at Club Sanctuary for their anniversary p... More >>

• Postponed Fear Factory Gig Rescheduled for April 24

  published Jan 06, 2011

  rFear Factory fans disappointed by the band's last-minute cancellation of their Clubhouse gig over the holidays have a reason to roar again. The death metal legends, who've been kicking around the... More >>

• Revolver Lounge Hosts Amar'e Stoudemire Homecoming...With or Without Amar'e

  published Jan 06, 2011

  Former Phoenix Suns player (and current New York Knicks superstar) Amar'e Stoudemire was reportedly a big fan of the Scottsdale's Old Town scene and the many swanky and stylish clubs populating the di... More >>

• Jared Dudley and the Phoenix Suns Stay Tough, but Can't Topple the Los Angeles Lakers

  published Jan 06, 2011

  rThe final minutes of last night's game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center were pulse-pounding, but Planet Orange ultimately lost to their Pacific Divisio... More >>

• Authority Zero, Digital Summer Headline New Times Soundcheck in February at Club Red

  published Jan 05, 2011

  rThe year 2010 was a fairly big one for local acts. Just read music editor Martin Cizmar's lengthy piece from last week's issue, in which he details 10 great albums by some of the best bands... More >>

• Club Candids: New Year's Eve at The Rogue Bar

  published Jan 05, 2011

  rWhile the rest of Scottsdale were welcoming the dawn of 2011 with block parties, bizarre bonanzas, and beer-soaked bashes, the folks over at the Rogue were spending their New Year's Eve in a ... More >>

• Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

  published January 6, 2011

  THURSDAY 6 27th Avenue Bar: R&B Thursdays (old school, R&B) AZ/88: Josh One (rare groove, urban funk) Bar... More >>