Words That Play

Tucson’s urban vibe and unique locations inspire Randy Houser again for “We Went” video.  When Randy Houser returned to Tucson for the making of his “We Went” music video, he turned to Arizona-resident Dustin Rikert (Ambush at Dark Canyon, Born Wild) to get the job done. Rikert, who also directed Houser’s “ Like a Cowboy ” music video (which plays like a short film), knows that country songs are the right stuff for cinematic storytelling. The lyrical narratives of country songs often spin yarns about the lives of ordinary folk who just can’t help but attract trouble—these notions easily translate to the screen. A script was born. The inspiration: Tucson This time, Houser told Rikert that he didn’t want to do the Old West thing. For “We Went,” an up-tempo, rebel-rousin’ song, Rikert wanted settings with historical relevance to render his vision of a gritty, fast-paced, modern-day Robin Hood tale. In the video, Houser and his sexy cohort (Caitlin Leahy), known as the Good ...

Vacations get us away from it all. They offer a chance to relax, rejuvenate, reconnect, renew. Travel allows us to find adventure, experience something different, and discover new places. When we unwind, we recapture a sense of freedom; We become open to ideas, inspiration, opportunities, and to creating memories.  In Tucson, that openness is best represented by the city’s vast horizons—look up for endless blue skies, unbelievable sunsets, majestic sunrises. Look down at the life that remarkably thrives in Tucson’s rugged landscape—it’s hard not to believe that anything is possible. That soulful atmosphere has attracted notable artists, philosophers, and theologians for decades. Tucson is a place where inspiration is born, and as Randy Houser sings in “Top of the World,”  “I want this moment to last”. Everything about this is right Tucson pushes the limits by delivering experiences way beyond typical. There’s an abundance of world-class resorts, one-of-a-kind—we mea...