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Meet Smooth Hound Smith, the American roots duo opening for The Dixie Chicks on Sunday, July 17 at Ak-Chin Pavilion.

The pair is currently based in East Nashville, Tenn., where they record and perform a varied and unique style of folky, garage-infused rhythm and blues. The California natives, “one-man-band” Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas/banjo) and Caitlin Doyle (vocals/percussion) met in 2008, shortly there-after fell in love and, in 2012, established Smooth Hound Smith. Both Smith and Doyle were drawn to music at a young age, perfecting and finding their style and eventually finding each other—their music perfectly complemented...

This holiday weekend escape to a resort or lounge at the park to celebrate the 4th of July. From barbecues at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort to patio seating in Cave Creak. Plenty of places around Phoenix will be hosting enjoyable activities for you and the family. And of course, end the fun filled weekend with a sky full of fireworks. 

I love to travel. There is nothing more precious than quality time exploring and enjoying being away. And vacation memories are more sacred than anything monetary. If I can gift my sons anything, it would be the freedom to see and do whatever their heart desires.

But newsflash- traveling comes at a cost. Especially when you’re a family of four. Things are downright expensive.

I know every blogger is sharing their “travel tips for summer,” so yes, I feel the need to as...

Seven years ago Arizona Cardinal’s wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald partnered with Fox 10 Sports Reporter Gayle Jansen in a celebrity basketball game to raise money and support for a nonprofit organization in Malawai, Africa. After Jansen had kids, Fitzgerald carried out the fun new tradition with a twist: changing the format to a softball game. This Saturday (gates at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale open at 5:30 p.m.), Fitzgerald will host his sixth...