DUNCAN —
Steve Rice, lead singer of No Justice, isn’t able to get back to Duncan, his hometown, often but takes the opportunity when it’s set before him.
This is exactly what happened when the band was approached to play after the PRCA Ram Prairie Circuit Final Rodeo Saturday night at the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center. The band is set to play following Shady 5 Eighty’s performance which will begin around 9:30-10 p.m.
“I like getting back there and seeing old friends and family,” Rice said. “We don’t get back very often, but any excuse to is fine by me.”
With No Justice’s intense touring schedule, a steady 200 shows a year, it’s easy to understand the short amount of down time the band has. Rice attributes their ability to maintain such a schedule to several factors.
“We have a good road manager and we’re used to it because we’ve been doing it,” he said. “It definitely requires a taste and the whole band is good at it, we all get along and we’re happy to say that.”
Band members also include Cody Patton on lead guitar, Justin Morris on bass, both of whom also provide vocals, Armando Lopez on drums and Bryce Conway on keys. The band has four albums, the latest being “2nd Avenue” that was released mid-2010.
With a sound that mixes a number of genres such as country, blues and rock, No Justice appeals to a large audience and a diverse one at that. Heading toward the release of their new album “America’s Son” on Dec. 4, 2012, Rice said their music goes back to more of a country sound, while “2nd Avenue” had more of a rock influence.
“It captures much more of who we are and where we are right now,” he said. “We’re playing for the people in our market and I think it’s been well received.”
Rice is as much a song writer as he is a singer and wrote all the songs on the new record, some with other band members. The single “Shot in the Dark” is available on iTunes and the next song from the album is being released next month. He feels that the record will showcase the improvement the band has made over the past couple of years.
“It’s one of our best projects yet and is similar to our first album content wise but more polished,” said Rice.
As far as what the audience after the rodeo will hear, it will be a mix of new and old. Those who attend a No Justice concert can expect a good time.
“Our shows have the intensity they always have and with the new material, the overall value of our shows musically is better,” he said. “We’ve increased our talent.”
Rice said the rodeo will give the band a different scene than what they typically perform in and it’s one they look forward to. Additionally, performing with Shady 5 Eighty once more is a treat.
“We like rodeo and with the newer record, we’re catering toward the country genre and we like playing for that crowd,” he said. “(Shady 5 Eighty) have played with us several times and we have a good time when we play with them. They have some great dance moves.”
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