Southbound is the newest Rock Band to hit Nashville's Lower Broadway Scene! Featuring some of Nashville's best musicians, this band puts on an electric show featuring the greatest hits from throughout the history of rock and roll! The band began playing one off shows at popular Nashville venues like Mellow Mushroom and JBJ's. On May 28th, they began their first ever Nashville Residency at Snitch on Printer's Alley. Playing to hundreds of people every night, Southbound entertains the crowd with songs by legendary acts such as Poison, Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, KISS, Alice In Chains, Green Day, The Killers, and many more!
Venues Played
Performance History
Southbound has performed sets at many Broadway Clubs including JBJ's, Mellow Mushroom, and have recently acquired a residency at Snitch on Printer's Alley (May 2025-Present)
Residencies
Snitch (Printer's Alley):
- Wednesdays 8-12 (May 28 2025-July 31 2025)
- Wednesdays 7-11 (September 3 2025 - October 8 2025)
- Saturdays 10:30-Closing (September 6 2025 - Present)
PERFORMING ROCK HITS SUCH AS
Highway to Hell - AC/DC
Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
Man in the Box - Alice in Chains
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Surrender - Cheap Trick
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
Hotel California - Eagles
My Hero - Foo Fighters
Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N Roses
Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses
Barracuda - Heart
Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Detroit Rock City - KISS
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit
Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Enter Sandman - Metallica
Kickstart My Heart - Mötley Crüe
Rockstar - Nickelback
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
Nothin' But a Good Time - Poison
Purple Rain - Prince
Killing in the Name - Rage Against the Machine
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Panama - Van Halen
Slither - Velvet Revolver
La Grange - ZZ Top
AND MANY MORE!!!
Elise Reilly
Vocals
Most musicians need to decide between having the ability to adapt or having a unique sound of their own. Elise Reilly chooses to have both. This Nashville-based frontwoman with a lifetime of experience prides herself on being known as a “vocal chameleon.” While Reilly is a hard rocker at heart, she loves performing music in all forms. Her genre-fluid talents and electric stage presence are sure to have an impact everywhere (and anywhere) that she goes.
Leo Duke
Vocals / Guitar
Leo Duke is a musician with over 20 years of performance experience. After growing up in Boston, Leo moved to Nashville to pursue music full time in 2023. Before starting Southbound with bassist Shannon Wilk and drummer Sam Wall, the three worked together on Leo's Solo Project, Leo Duke & The North Wind. With influence from artists like Axl Rose, James Hetfield, and Adam Lambert, Leo aims to put on the best rock show in Nashville with his friends!
Shannon Wilk
Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals
Shannon Wilk, a Nashville transplant, has brought her bass guitar skills to stages all over the country performing various genres in various bands – as both a permanent member and hired gun / fill-in. Dubbed the “female Rudy Sarzo” by many, Shannon brings a unique and captivating stage presence along with her distinctive playing style.
Sam Wall
Drums / Backing Vocals
Sam Wall is a dynamic drummer with 8 years of experience, specializing in rock while bringing versatility across country, pop, and more. He has performed across the United States offering services as either a full time band member, hired gun, or one off fill in. When not playing Sam tours as the drum tech for Stephen Pearcy/Warren Demartini of 80s titans RATT
Diego Vargas
Lead Guitar
Diego Vargas is a Nashville based shred guitarist who brings their “sunset strip” home roots to music city. He has toured all across the country and internationally both as a hired gun and in dedicated bands. No matter what stage he stands on, big or small, he brings a ferocious energy sure to captivate”