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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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Phoenix’s Best Concerts This Weekend: Gucci Mane, El Ten Eleven, Mikey Lion

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 14, 2022

Up for spending an evening at a concert or a nightclub gig this weekend?

Phoenix Rock Lottery Is Returning in February – Here’s What We Know

Phoenix Rock Lottery Is Returning in February – Here’s What We Know

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 13, 2022

It’s back after a two-year hiatus.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Black Joe Lewis, D Smoke, Mother Mother

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 10, 2022

Let’s be careful out there.

Five Things to Do This Weekend in Phoenix

Five Things to Do This Weekend in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 7, 2022

The first full weekend of 2022 is here. Make the most of it.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Club Placebo Benefit, Badfish, Funtcase

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 7, 2022

Boosters of Phoenix’s music scene, this weekend offers you the chance to support some local artists and projects.

10 Nerdy Things to Do This January in Metro Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 5, 2022

A new year means new opportunities to geek out.

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Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: The Unlikely Candidates, Booker T. Jones, and Closet Goth

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 3, 2022

The music scene is having a lull at the moment, but there are still notable shows happening.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Futuristic, Leslie Odom Jr., Day One Block Party

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 31, 2021

It’s not all New Year’s Eve shows.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Jim Brickman, Decadence Arizona, Sublime with Rome

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Jim Brickman, Decadence Arizona, Sublime with Rome

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 27, 2021

The holiday hangover will cause a bit of a slowdown in the concert scene but there will be “can’t miss” gigs in the Valley this week.

Here’s Where to Drink and Party on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Phoenix

Here’s Where to Drink and Party on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 22, 2021

Santa won’t be the only thing stirring at night this weekend.

Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week: David Archuleta, Kinchmas, Stanley Jordan

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 20, 2021

Not everyone will be doing last-minute shopping or gearing up for the holidays this week.

Here’s How Atomic Comics Returned to Metro Phoenix After a 10-Year Absence

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 20, 2021

It’s a resurrection story worthy of a comic book.

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Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Fats’e, Markus Schulz, Authority Zero

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Fats’e, Markus Schulz, Authority Zero

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 17, 2021

This weekend’s concert offerings include plenty of holiday shows and homecomings.

Your Guide to Phoenix’s Best New Year’s Eve Parties in 2021

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 16, 2021

Got plans for NYE?

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Allman Family Revival, Milky Chance, Thievery Corporation

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 13, 2021

Need a break from the holiday hullabaloo? Go see a show this week.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Weezer, Beach Bunny, Jinjer

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 10, 2021

Starting making your plans now.

Here’s How and When to See Comet Leonard Over Arizona

Here’s How and When to See Comet Leonard Over Arizona

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 9, 2021

You’ve only got a few days to do it.

Metro Phoenix’s Best Holiday Events and Attractions in 2021

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 9, 2021

Your ultimate guide of what to see and do in the Valley during the festive season.

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“Weird Al” Yankovic Is Coming to Chandler – Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 8, 2021

The latest developments from the Valley’s music and concert scenes.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: José James, Luna Luna, Comeback Kid

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 6, 2021

Here’s everything on tap for the Valley’s concert scene this week.

12 Nerdy Things to Do This December in Metro Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 3, 2021

It’s the geekiest time of the year.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Alice Cooper, Ice Cube, Courtney Barnett

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 3, 2021

It isn’t lacking when it comes to famous names.

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