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Benjamin Leatherman

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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Here Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to Phoenix in January 2023

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJanuary 5, 2023

The year is kicking off with a solid month of shows.

Your Guide to Taiyou Con 2023 in Downtown Mesa – Tickets, Special Guests, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 4, 2023

Everything you need to know about this year’s event.

Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023 Tickets Are Now On Sale – Here’s What We Know

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 4, 2023

Here’s how much it costs for the biggest pop-cultural event in the Valley.

Shady Park Wins Appeal in Legal Battle Against Mirabella at ASU

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 29, 2022

There are no plans to resume shows right away, though.

Metro Phoenix’s Best Things to Do This Weekend: Fiesta Bowl, Selena Drag Brunch, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 29, 2022

What to do during the final days of 2022.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Xixa, Spafford, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 29, 2022

Whatchu got planned for New Year’s Eve weekend?

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Metro Phoenix’s Things to Do This Week: Guaranteed Rate Bowl, Ghost Poetry, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 26, 2022

Have y’all recovered from the holidays yet?

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Veronica Everheart, Classless Act, Straight No Chaser

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 26, 2022

Despite the holiday slowdown, there are still shows worth seeing.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: David Archuleta, Tatiana Crespo, Mary Xmas

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 22, 2022

Yes, Virginia, there will be live music during Christmas weekend.

Metro Phoenix’s Best Things to Do This Weekend: Mazelpalooza, Santa’s Festive Paddle, and More

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 22, 2022

There’s more to do this weekend than just opening gifts.

Here’s Who’s Headlining Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl Party in Scottsdale

Here’s Who’s Headlining Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl Party in Scottsdale

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 20, 2022

Some chart-topping acts are scheduled to perform.

Metro Phoenix’s Best Things to Do This Week: Tianguis Night Market, Hanukkah, and More

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 19, 2022

How to fit in some last-minute holiday events.

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Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Black Eyed Peas, Lindsey Stirling, Jinjer

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 19, 2022

Shows of the Christmas, Hanukkah, metal, and hip-hop variety are all on tap.

Metro Phoenix’s Best Things to Do This Weekend: Gift Markets, Winter HorrorFest, and More

Metro Phoenix’s Best Things to Do This Weekend: Gift Markets, Winter HorrorFest, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 15, 2022

Scratch a few things off of your to-do list.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Arin Ray, Fear, Sub-Radio

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 15, 2022

Holiday shows and punk legends are on tap this weekend.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Rod Wave, Silversun Pickups, Soccer Mommy

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 12, 2022

What to see during a busy week of big shows.

Metro Phoenix’s Best Things to Do This Week: Phoestivus, Jane Goodall, and More

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 12, 2022

Here’s how to while away the hours until Christmas.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Yuridia, T-Pain, Rick Ross

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 8, 2022

Not busy with the holidays? You’ve got concerts to attend.

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Metro Phoenix’s Best Things to Do This Weekend: Adam Sandler, FuelFest, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 8, 2022

Fast cars, funny men, and festive fetes.

All Elite Wrestling Is Coming to Phoenix in February 2023

All Elite Wrestling Is Coming to Phoenix in February 2023

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 7, 2022

Pro wrestling fans of the Valley rejoice.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Coming to Phoenix in 2023

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 6, 2022

The Strokes and Thundercat will open the show in May at State Farm Stadium.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Hembree, Lovelytheband, METZ

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersDecember 5, 2022

Need some live music to get through your work week? You’ve got choices.

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