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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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Darby Allin on how Phoenix helped launch his pro wrestling career

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 7, 2024

Footprint Center once rejected the daredevil grappler for a job. Now, he’s the main event for a nationally televised pro wrestling event at the arena.

Bad Bunny, Tool and the best concerts in Phoenix this February

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersFebruary 7, 2024

February’s biggest concerts in Phoenix will include gigs by Duran Duran, Ween, Olivia Rodrigo, Rosanne Cash, JP Saxe, Dierks Bentley, Yo La Tengo and Gloria Trevi.

Your guide to the 2024 Coors Light Birds Nest concerts in Scottsdale

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersFebruary 5, 2024

Everything you need to know for the concert series happening in Scottsdale this week.

Post Malone, Orianthi and the best concerts in Phoenix this weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersFebruary 1, 2024

Also on tap: The 2024 Phoenix Rock Lottery, blues prodigy Taj Farrant and alt-rockers Portugal. The Man.

The arty party people of Full Moon Festival: Wolf Moon in Glendale

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 30, 2024

A look at some of the thousands of locals who attended the Full Moon Festival at Fear Farm on Saturday.

Mr. Lucky’s: A look at Phoenix’s legendary country bar over the years

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 30, 2024

More than two dozen photos of the famed Grand Avenue honky-tonk and its patrons, musicians and iconic sign from over the years.

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The Edge: A look back at Phoenix’s iconic alt-rock station

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 27, 2024

30 vintage photos of the Valley’s beloved FM alternative station and its concerts and on-air talents.

Ultimate guide to Full Moon Festival: Wolf Moon in Glendale this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 25, 2024

All the details about the locally focused arts and music event, including ticket info, parking and schedule.

Glendale venue Westside Blues, Jazz & More is reopening. What we know

Glendale venue Westside Blues, Jazz & More is reopening. What we know

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 24, 2024

The beloved nightclub and venue is set to return next month under new ownership.

Your guide to PhxArt Amplified Vol. 3 at Phoenix Art Museum on Saturday

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 19, 2024

Sound and art converge as more than 50 bands, musicians and DJs take over the museum for an audio-visual experience.

40 photos of the 2024 Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 17, 2024

An upbeat crowd participated in the return of Phoenix’s infamous pants-free ride aboard the Valley Metro Rail.

Now open: Downtown Phoenix retro nightclub Thundercat Lounge. Here’s a look inside

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 12, 2024

The neon-filled spot inspired by the ’80s and ’90s features references to “Star Wars,” “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “Saved By the Bell.”

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Your guide to the Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride 2024 on Sunday

Your guide to the Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride 2024 on Sunday

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 11, 2024

Revealing everything to know about the return of metro Phoenix’s infamous pants-free event.

The Eagles, Kevin Gates and the best concerts in Phoenix this January

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJanuary 4, 2024

The first month of 2024 will also include gigs by Cody Johnson, The Maine and Black Flag.

Then and Now: 30 legendary Tempe music venues

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 29, 2023

A look back at Tempe’s most iconic rock bars, nightclubs and concert joints.

Where to party on Christmas Eve and Christmas night in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 20, 2023

There’s more to do than just wrapping presents and fighting with your family.

Ultimate guide to Phoenix’s best New Year’s Eve parties in 2023

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 19, 2023

Where to send 2023 out in style in the Valley.

Photos: Festive fetish fun at the Pain Proof Punks’ Christmas show

Photos: Festive fetish fun at the Pain Proof Punks’ Christmas show

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2023

Phoenix-based burlesque and sideshow troupe Pain Proof Punks put a kinky twist on the holidays at “Bodies for Christmas: An Undead Sideshow” on Saturday at Pub Rock Live in Scottsdale.

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Photos: Santarchy brought Christmas chaos to downtown Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2023

The costumed holiday bar crawl organized by the Arizona Cacophony Sociery on Dec. 15 invaded bars like Phoenicia Music Lounge and Seamus McCaffrey’s.

Game Changer Wrestling is coming to Phoenix in early 2024

Game Changer Wrestling is coming to Phoenix in early 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 15, 2023

The New Jersey-based indie promotion is bringing its hardcore wrestling action to the Valley for the first time.

Here’s why a popular Christmas lights display in Arcadia downsized this year

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 13, 2023

Arcadia’s “Christmas Lee” has scaled back his famous holiday spectacle.

Santarchy returns to Phoenix this weekend. Here’s what to know

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 12, 2023

Santa Claus and his posse of costumed revelers will invade downtown Phoenix for a massive bar crawl on Friday night.

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