M3F, Breakaway Arizona and Country Thunder are some of best springtime festivals in the Valley.

When a Beatle calls a country music legend with deep Arizona ties an influence, that’s cool. Ringo Starr appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this past Tuesday night to promote his latest album, “Look Up.

Hosted by Dennis Petty and Diana Blewer of the Arizona Desert Country Music Association with local country singer Shari Rowe, the hourlong series, Arizona on the Rise, will air at 7 p.m. Sundays ...