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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 joined New Times in 2003. 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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Blink-182, Erykah Badu and the best concerts in Phoenix this week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJune 12, 2023

There’s something for everyone this week, from hip-hop and R&B fans to punk rock kids.

Stuff people said at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJune 12, 2023

“You got a Porg in your pocket?”

The best and worst of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023

By Chris Coplan and OthersJune 9, 2023

Most of it was great. Some of it wasn’t.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Z-Trip and Phoenix’s best concerts this weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJune 8, 2023

This weekend, Valley concertgoers can experience alternative rock’s past and present.

Arizona artist and gallery owner Michael 23 has died

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 8, 2023

The longtime fixture of downtown Phoenix’s art scene died on Tuesday at age 53.

Janet Jackson, boygenius and the best concerts in Phoenix this week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJune 5, 2023

Legendary R&B artist Janet Jackson tops the list of the biggest shows in the Valley this week.

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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ actors Brian Tochi and Kenn Scott on how the 1990 movie has held up

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 2, 2023

“The Ninja Turtles helped change the world.”

deadmau5, GBH and the best concerts in Phoenix this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 1, 2023

Scottsdale’s Talking Stick Resort will transform into the house of mau5 this weekend.

Here’s why Matchbox Twenty filmed at a downtown Phoenix landmark

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 31, 2023

You might’ve seen it on the “Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Here are Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023’s must-see events and attractions

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 31, 2023

There’s more to do at Phoenix Fan Fusion besides meeting celebrities.

Your Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023 insider’s guide

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 30, 2023

How to make the most of the Valley’s geekiest event of the year.

Kali Uchis, Shania Twain and the best concerts in Phoenix this week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 29, 2023

Summer concert season in Phoenix kicks off with gigs by Shania Twain, Matchbox Twenty, Bebe Rexha, Kali Uchis, and The Aquadolls from May 29-June 1.

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Here’s where to party over Memorial Day weekend 2023 in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 26, 2023

MDW in the Valley this year lives up to its reputation as a three-day bender.

Above & Beyond, Larry June and more of Phoenix’s best concerts this weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 25, 2023

The list includes poolside ragers and fond farewell to Phoenix’s “scene mom.”

Lizzo, Tove Lo and the best concerts in Phoenix this week

Lizzo, Tove Lo and the best concerts in Phoenix this week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 22, 2023

Girl power will be in full effect in the Phoenix this week with shows from Lizzo, L7 and Tove Lo.

How Phoenix’s Metrocenter had a starring role in ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 21, 2023

Take a trip back in time to the iconic mall’s heyday when it had a most excellent cinematic adventure.

Phoenix native and WWE legend ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham has died

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 18, 2023

The iconic and influential pro wrestler died on Wednesday at age 79.

Space Cadet Fest, Ringo Starr and the best concerts in Phoenix this weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 18, 2023

Catch indie bands at Trunk Space or rock out with a Beatle at Celebrity Theatre.

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Phoenix’s Metrocenter mall is getting a big farewell party. Here are all the details

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 16, 2023

Everything you need to know about the iconic mall’s big sendoff.

The Cure, $NOT and the best concerts in Phoenix this week

The Cure, $NOT and the best concerts in Phoenix this week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 15, 2023

Fans of mopey English alt-rock and meme-filled spazzy hyperpop, rejoice.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Tha Product and Phoenix’s best concerts this weekend

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Tha Product and Phoenix’s best concerts this weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 11, 2023

From boozy punk bacchanals to blockbuster stadium shows.

Here’s how to get tickets to the ‘Bill & Ted’s’ screening at Metrocenter

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 10, 2023

Better get a move on if you’d like to attend, dudes.

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