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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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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.

The Copper Penny Has Closed, Goldrush Has Added New DJs, and More Phoenix Music News

The Copper Penny Has Closed, Goldrush Has Added New DJs, and More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 17, 2021

Billy Bob Thornton is also bringing his band to the Valley.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Cypress Hill, Cheap Trick, Grupo Firme

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Cypress Hill, Cheap Trick, Grupo Firme

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 13, 2021

Big names and major concerts are on tap this weekend in metro Phoenix.

Free Comic Book Day 2021 Is This Weekend. Here’s What Local Shops Have Planned.

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 12, 2021

Comic book fans of the Valley, better make room in your collections.

A Maricopa Bar Will Appear on <i>Bar Rescue</i> This Weekend

A Maricopa Bar Will Appear on Bar Rescue This Weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 11, 2021

As you’d expect, host Jon Taffer will be yelling at people.

Valley Bar Is Starting Concerts Again Soon, Plus More Phoenix Music News

Valley Bar Is Starting Concerts Again Soon, Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 10, 2021

Shows are resuming at the downtown Phoenix venue after 18 months.

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Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: All Time Low, King Crimson, Lane 8

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: All Time Low, King Crimson, Lane 8

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 6, 2021

It’s a mix of legendary rock bands, EDM superstars, and burgeoning rap artists.

Fear Farm Haunted Attraction Has Moved to Glendale – Here’s Why

Fear Farm Haunted Attraction Has Moved to Glendale – Here’s Why

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 6, 2021

It’s bigger, has more parking, and will offer just as many scares.

Here Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to Phoenix in August

Here Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to Phoenix in August

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 4, 2021

Prominent music venues are reopening and bringing in some major shows.

Nine Nerdy Things to Do This August in Metro Phoenix

Nine Nerdy Things to Do This August in Metro Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 3, 2021

Here’s how to geek out and pass the time until the next big con.

Best Concerts This Weekend: Paul Oakenfold, Decadon, Valley Fever’s Rooster Club

Best Concerts This Weekend: Paul Oakenfold, Decadon, Valley Fever’s Rooster Club

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 30, 2021

Stay up late with DJ legends or get up early to celebrate at dawn.

A New Arcade Bar Is Coming to Downtown Mesa

A New Arcade Bar Is Coming to Downtown Mesa

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 29, 2021

Arcade action is coming to Main Street in early 2022.

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Taylor Upsahl Is Releasing a New Single, Plus More Phoenix Music News

Taylor Upsahl Is Releasing a New Single, Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 28, 2021

Plus Mega Ran’s got a 1995-themed album in the works.

Phoenix Rapper Mega Ran’s Gear and Merch Stolen

Phoenix Rapper Mega Ran’s Gear and Merch Stolen

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 27, 2021

Including his laptop and Mega Man-inspired plastic arm cannon.

The Lost Leaf in Downtown Phoenix Is Resuming Live Music on July 30

The Lost Leaf in Downtown Phoenix Is Resuming Live Music on July 30

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 23, 2021

Shows will be happening again at the RoRow bar – for now.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: AREZZONA, Whitey Morgan, Louis the Child

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 23, 2021

REZZ’s long-awaited Valley show is finally happening.

Talking Stick Resort Is Postponing Its EDM Pool Parties (Again)

Talking Stick Resort Is Postponing Its EDM Pool Parties (Again)

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 21, 2021

EDM fans will have to wait until 2022 to party poolside at TSR.

Goldrush Festival Announces First Wave of DJs, Plus More Phoenix Music News

Goldrush Festival Announces First Wave of DJs, Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 21, 2021

Ice Cube is also coming to the Valley in December.

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They Came From Planet Orange: The Biggest Phoenix Suns Superfans

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 20, 2021

A look at the Suns fans who go above and beyond with their fandom.

Phoenix Suns Arena Has a New Name (Again)

Phoenix Suns Arena Has a New Name (Again)

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 16, 2021

Heads up, sports fans and concertgoers.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: One More Time, Big Gigantic, Agents of Lust

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: One More Time, Big Gigantic, Agents of Lust

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 16, 2021

You’ve got plenty of concert options this weekend in Phoenix, including EDM events, an ABBA tribute, and an album release party.

When Phoenix Hosted the Very First Lollapalooza Concert in 1991: An Oral History

When Phoenix Hosted the Very First Lollapalooza Concert in 1991: An Oral History

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 15, 2021

How the influential music festival launched in Phoenix 30 years ago this week.

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