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Late last month, brothers Jordan and Jonathan Lawson, Tyler Oban and Jonathan’s wife Cassandra Lawson—also known as up-and-coming country band, The Railers, took the stage at Beach Ball. After an energy-packed performance, AZFoothills.com chatted with the band, which has gained accolades from Rolling Stone and recently made their Opry debut. And did we mention that the Lawsons all hail from Arizona?

AFM: How was the Beach Ball?

Jonathan Lawson: The Beach Ball performance was awesome. We were so excited to see so much enthusiasm and support in raising money for Phoenix...

Get geared up for spring with tickets to the season’s hottest concerts. Whether you’re into homegrown rock n’ roll, electronic  house beats or soulful indie pop, these are some shows you definitely won’t want to miss.

New to the whole fitness thing? Even if you can’t tell a dumbbell from a deadlift, you’ll earn the respect of veteran gym-goers by following these tips from Diane Gottsman, national etiquette expert and owner of The Protocol School of Texas.

1. Do Dress Appropriately.  It may be tempting to throw on an old T-shirt, but taking a few minutes to look the part can go a long way. Don’t spend hours primping beforehand, but do wear something that makes you feel...

This past December, Alliance Bank of Arizona published At Work in Arizona: The First 100 Years, a limited-edition pictorial essay chronicling the state’s economic history and cultural heritage. The project is the brainchild of Jim Lundy, founding president and CEO of Alliance Bank, who hired renowned photographer Marilyn Szabo in 2003 to curate a commerce-themed exhibition to be installed in each of the bank’s 10 branches. The book is a showcase of the exhibition’s best, comprised of 168 pages and more than 212 hand-selected images. All are accompanied by a delicious backstory written by Stuart...