Vayden

We're thinking there probably won't be too many presents waiting under the Christmas trees of the members of Vayden. It's not because the Tempe/L.A. alt-rock foursome (whose members split time betwixt the two cities) has been particularly naughty, per se, but rather because Santa already has been handing them plenty...

By Benjamin Leatherman

December 17, 2009

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We're thinking there probably won't be too many presents waiting under the Christmas trees of the members of Vayden. It's not because the Tempe/L.A. alt-rock foursome (whose members split time betwixt the two cities) has been particularly naughty, per se, but rather because Santa already has been handing them plenty of gifts throughout the year already. Not only have the jocks over at 98 KUPD shown the band some love (by giving their single "The One You Left Behind" a few spins), they also got to tour Europe over the summer. But instead of selfishly enjoying their good fortune, Vayden has some more magnanimous plans for their gig at this weekend's X-Mas Party at the Marquee. Fans can get into the show (which also features performances by Westcott Ave, Burnin Phoenix, Pinner, and Red Republic) for only $10 by bringing along a new, unwrapped toy for charity. Just make sure it's a kick-ass plaything (we're thinking Transformers or Zhu Zhu Hamsters) instead of something purchased at Family Dollar.

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Benjamin Leatherman is a staff writer for Phoenix New Times where he focuses primarily on arts, culture, music, and nightlife. He began writing for New Times in 2003 and joined the staff full-time in 2005. Prior to that, he contributed to magazines such as Tips & Tricks and The Wrestler. Benjamin has earned multiple awards from the Arizona Press Club including an award for sports enterprise reporting in 2009 and an award for statewide arts reporting in 2014. He holds a bachelor’s of arts in journalism from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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