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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2013 Stories by Benjamin Leatherman

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  Scottsdale's Axis-Radius Closing on June 29, Will Become Music Venue and Drinkery

  published Jun 18, 2013

  Load up your copy of Avicii's "Last Dance" and steel yourself for some depressing news, EDM fans and nightlife fiends: Axis-Radius, the longest-running dance club in Scottsdale, will close by month's ... More >>

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  Jessi Colter: Waylon Jennings "Broke The Myth of Self-Destruction" in Country

  published Jun 14, 2013

  Country music queen Jessi Colter is both outspoken and well spoken. The esteemed chanteuse and Arizona native, widely considered to be one of the grand dames of the genre, speaks quite eloquently and ... More >>

• DJ Jon Dread: "[I'm] a White Redhead Trying to Come Up in a Predominately Black Genre"

  published Jun 14, 2013

  Ronnie Styles hasn't sported long-ass dreadlocks for years, but he's still just as big into reggae culture and Rastafarianism as during his kinky-haired days, if not moreso. As such, the 32-year-old b... More >>

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  The Five Best XXX Superhero Parodies (NSFW)

  published Jun 14, 2013

  Whenever a new comic book movie hits theaters, two things are pretty certain -- it will rake in an effload of cash (Green Lantern notwithstanding) and porn producers somewhere will have an utterly ex... More >>

• Artists Compete in Paint & Patron at Macayo's in Tempe Friday

  published Jun 13, 2013

  If you happen to be friends with any of the local artists competing in Friday night's Paint & Patron event at Macayo's Depot Cantina in Tempe, expect to get a call from them in the next 24 hours (if y... More >>

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  Diamondbacks Get Revenge Against Ronald Belisario and the Dodgers With 12-Inning Win

  published Jun 13, 2013

  The Arizona Diamondbacks once again found themselves fighting against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday -- albeit more in the metaphorical sense instead of the sort of mortal combat that ensued ear... More >>

• Thong Throng

  published June 6, 2013

  Party provocateur and promoter Jen Deveroux admittedly has a certain penchant for branding her nightlife and fashion events with some... More >>

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  Massive Brawl Erupts During Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 Loss to the L.A. Dodgers

  published Jun 12, 2013

  While Ian Kennedy hasn't delivered many wins this year with his pitches, the Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher certainly sparked off the most unforgettable moments of the season and made headline... More >>

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  Monsterland Bar and Grill in Mesa to Reopen in August As An Event Space Only...For Now

  published Jun 12, 2013

  Word surfaced over the weekend that horror-themed Monsterland Bar & Grill in Mesa, which shuttered back in January, will awaken from its long dirt nap and become reanimated in late August. Here's th... More >>

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  Mesa's Monsterland Returns in Late August

  published Jun 12, 2013

  Zombie-loving geeks of the Valley, prepare thyself. Haunted attraction and event space Monsterland is set to rise from its grave and live again later this summer. The horror-themed establishment in do... More >>

• Waylon Jennings Birthday Bash @ Crescent Ballroom

  published June 13, 2013

  It's been more than a decade since legendary crooner Waylon Jennings shuffled loose the mortal coil and headed for the big honky-tonk in the... More >>

• Phoenix Art Museum to Feature Artcade Show Games in July

  published Jun 10, 2013

  Fans of joystick-powered pixelated entertainment across the Valley are probably counting the hours until The Art of Video Games finally opens at the Phoenix Art Museum June 16. And you can't blame the... More >>

• Robbie Rivera on New DJs: "Everyone is Starting to Sound the Same"

  published Jun 08, 2013

  Robbie Rivera has seen and done plenty during in 17 years in the electronic music biz. You could fill an entire novel with a list of all the gigs the superstar DJ/producer has pulled off during his ca... More >>

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  18 Animated GIFs of Faygo-Fueled Juggalos and Juggalettes Gone Wild

  published Jun 07, 2013

  Wanna know what happens when you mix hundreds of raucous Juggalos and Juggalettes hyped up on hip-hop with gallons of Faygo and the wicked antics of the Insane Clown Posser Probably the same sort of w... More >>

• G-String Runway Show Brings Unique, Unusual, and Risque Swimwear to Monarch Theatre

  published Jun 07, 2013

  According to the style wags of the fashion blogosphere, some of the big bathing suit trends for ladies this summer include animal-esque influences, cutout swimwear, high-waisted two-pieces, and an abu... More >>

• Bobby's World

  published May 30, 2013

  Veteran stand-up comic Bobby Slayton is an equal opportunity offender. Throughout his 26 years behind the mic, the self-described... More >>

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  Five Must-Attend Metro Phoenix Pool Parties in June

  published Jun 06, 2013

  We sincerely hope that you've got a reliable A/C tech on speed dial, just in case your unit suddenly breaks down. You're really gonna need that bad boy in good working order and constantly blowing fro... More >>

• Paul Goldschmidt's Boss Grand Slam Fuels 10-3 Diamondbacks Win Over St. Louis Cardinals

  published Jun 06, 2013

  If there hasn't been a major boost in All-Star voting for Paul Goldschmidt after his epic hitting exploits this past week alone, it's something of a minor tragedy. The first baseman for the Arizona Di... More >>

• Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

  published June 6, 2013

  Thursday 6 Afterlife: Touch Thursdays with DJ Tsunami, DJ Michael Ryan, & DJ Matt Fox (Top 40, EDM) AZ/88: Black... More >>

• Zeds Dead @ El Santo Cantina

  published June 6, 2013

  [needle exchange] Dubstep might have exceeded its expiration date, if the statements by a few prominent EDM bigwigs are to be... More >>

• Arizona Diamondbacks Hammered By the St. Louis Cardinals in 7-1 Rout

  published Jun 04, 2013

  The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn't catch a break last night against the best team in baseball as they were trampled 7-1 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday evening at Busch Stadium. Inning by inning, ... More >>

• Repeat Performance

  published May 23, 2013

  We’re willing to bet our lower-level seats that there have been a few moments this season when certain Arizona Diamondbacks players wish... More >>

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  DJ Funkfinger on Tongue Tied's Daft Punk Party and Why He Doubts the Robots Will Ever Visit Phoenix

  published May 31, 2013

  Daft Punk has sorta been the focus of Jay Wiggins' world lately. Random Access Memories -- that 13-track gem from the electronica-dispensing, quasi-robotic Frenchmen that everyone's going bonkers over... More >>

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  5 Things We Learned at Phoenix Comicon 2013

  published May 31, 2013

  If some of your geek friends have been a bit sluggish or down in the dumps the past couple days, it's only to be expected since they're probably suffering from a bout of post-Phoenix Comicon funk or s... More >>

• Geek Chic

  published May 23, 2013

  Our geekiness might be showing by admitting this, but Captain Jack Harkness is one of the coolest mofos in science fiction. Ever.As an... More >>