Leo Duke & The North Wind are one of Nashville’s hottest new rock bands! Featuring some of Nashille’s best musicians (bassist Shannon Wilk, guitarist Jacob Lott, and drummer Sam Wall), this band puts on shows reminiscent of their influences such as Guns N Roses, Aerosmith, Dirty Honey, and Mammoth! The North Wind have played shows at some of Nashville’s greatest venues, The Cowan, The Basement East, The Vinyl Lounge, and most recently, The Eastside Bowl! Their music and content have received praise from artists like Marty Schwartz, Todd Kerns of SMKC, and Halestorm lead singer Lzzy Hale!
Live at the Cowan (Nashville Rocknfest 2025) (Left to right: Shannon Wilk (bass), Leo Duke (vocals), Sam Wall (drums), Gabriel Page (Guitar))
Guitarists Leo Duke and Jacob Lott, and drummer Sam Wall playing at the Eastside Bowl, 6/20/2025
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
The Vinyl Lounge, Nashville, TN (opening for Jane & The Killer Queens) (Attendence: 130+) - 2/16/2025
The Underdog, Nashville, TN (headlining with support from The Edward Crowther Band and Alabaster Stone) (Attendence: 50) - 8/2/2025
Gramp's Garage, Nashville, TN (Performing in the Wall of Sound Battle of the Bands) (Attendence: 200+) - 11/8/2025
Eastside Bowl, Nashville, TN (Opening for Kemikalfire and Platinum Moon) (Attendence: 75+) - 2/16/2026
Latest Singles
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Released 6/30/2026
In the 1991, there was "Get in the Ring". In 2025, there was "I Really Wanna". In 2026, the North Wind joins the Diss Track craze with REDACTED! After getting done dirty, its best to let off a little steam! That's just what we did!
I'll never know
2/4/2026
When Leo looked back on the initial recordings from his Debut EP "Coming Home", he realized that the song was missing the flare of a full band! With the help of Shannon, Sam, and Jacob, this song is elevated to another level! Telling a story of unrequited love, this song encapsulates the struggle of having to smile in the face of heartbreak!
You Know It
Released 7/15/2026
After getting his car towed after seeing a show in Nashville, Leo wrote this song about getting back at the towing company that wronged him. This hard hitting rock anthem is perfect for those who have an axe to grind with someone!
Leo Duke, Sam Wall, and Shannon Wilk at their Debut Show at The Basement East (9/16/2024)