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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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Why Some Phoenix Music Venues Aren’t Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 22, 2021

Their reasons vary.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Anti-Flag, Cold War Kids, Black Dahlia Murder

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Anti-Flag, Cold War Kids, Black Dahlia Murder

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 20, 2021

You better have proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test if you want to see these shows.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Tame Impala, Pitbull, Modest Mouse

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 17, 2021

A grip of notable touring artists, singer-songwriters, and bands are due in town this weekend.

Boots In The Park Is Postponed, Dua Lipa Is Coming, and More Phoenix Concert News

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 16, 2021

Concert news you can use.

Shady Park in Tempe Has Resumed Music Events, and We Measured the Decibel Levels

Shady Park in Tempe Has Resumed Music Events, and We Measured the Decibel Levels

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 15, 2021

Beats and bass have returned to the Tempe hotspot.

The Pressroom Is Moving Out of Downtown Phoenix

The Pressroom Is Moving Out of Downtown Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 14, 2021

It might be due to its old location being bought by Maricopa County.

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Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Mavis Staples, Korn, Lady A

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 13, 2021

Up for seeing a concert this week? There are plenty of notable shows to choose from.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Counting Crows, De la Ghetto, Four-Eyed Horseman Tour

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 10, 2021

It’s going to be a big weekend for shows.

Injury Reserve Announce Homecoming Show in December, Plus More Phoenix Music News

Injury Reserve Announce Homecoming Show in December, Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 8, 2021

It’s the homegrown hip-hop act’s first local show since losing a member.

Phoenix Fan Fusion 2022 Has Been Rescheduled – Here’s Why

Phoenix Fan Fusion 2022 Has Been Rescheduled – Here’s Why

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 7, 2021

It’s moving a few months later on the calendar.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Gary Clark Jr., Styx, Gogol Bordello

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 6, 2021

They run the gamut from wild and crazy to subdued and sublime.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Playboy Manbaby, New Found Glory, Morris Day

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Playboy Manbaby, New Found Glory, Morris Day

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 3, 2021

It’s a big weekend for Playboy Manbaby.

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Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend Parties in Metro Phoenix in 2021

Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend Parties in Metro Phoenix in 2021

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 2, 2021

The lowdown on LDW events across the Valley.

Nine Nerdy Things to Do This September in Metro Phoenix

Nine Nerdy Things to Do This September in Metro Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 2, 2021

It starts with an anime con and ends with drag queens reading banned books.

Here Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to Phoenix in September

Here Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to Phoenix in September

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 1, 2021

If you aren’t vaccinated, you’re going to miss out.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Guns N’ Roses, Lindsey Stirling, 22Gz

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 30, 2021

August is ending and September is beginning with two big shows.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Megadeth, Dierks Bentley, Coheed and Cambria

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Megadeth, Dierks Bentley, Coheed and Cambria

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 27, 2021

Get hyped heshers, it’s a big weekend for metal.

You Need a Negative COVID Test or a Vaccination to Get Into Musical Instrument Museum’s Shows

You Need a Negative COVID Test or a Vaccination to Get Into Musical Instrument Museum’s Shows

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 26, 2021

The policy will go into effect on September 1.

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Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: The Flaming Lips, Electric Six, NateWantsToBattle

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 23, 2021

Big weeknight concerts are a thing again, at least for the moment.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Neko Case, Black Joe Lewis, Amigo the Devil

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 20, 2021

Hang out with indie queens, murderfolk balladeers, and metalheads.

This Year’s Arizona State Fair Won’t Have Big Concerts – Here’s Why

This Year’s Arizona State Fair Won’t Have Big Concerts – Here’s Why

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 19, 2021

Big-name musicians and bands won’t be a part of the 2021 edition.

These Arizona Music Venues Will Require Negative COVID-19 Tests or Vaccinations

These Arizona Music Venues Will Require Negative COVID-19 Tests or Vaccinations

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 17, 2021

The policy will be in place by September 20.

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