Salisbury, Maryland — Downtown Salisbury’s popular Friday Night Live concert series continues on Friday, July 11, 2025, with a special performance by high-energy jam band, Muskrat Lightning. The show runs from 6:30 – 9 P.M. at Unity Square and is free to attend.
Road Closures Begin Friday, July 11:
- S. Division Street from Circle Avenue to Camden Street will be closed at 9:30 A.M. and reopen at 11 P.M.
- S. Division Street from Camden Street to Main Street will be closed at 5:30 PM and reopen at 10 P.M.
Muskrat Lightning is a funked-out psychedelic jam band with a driving energy born from the tides of Ocean City, MD. Blending tight song structures with wild, improvisational journeys, they create a true voyage for listeners every time they take the stage. Rooted in rock but unafraid to explore new sonic territory, their sound flows like the ocean—sometimes smooth and hypnotic, other times crashing into unpredictable grooves. Thriving on the raw energy of live performance, no two Muskrat Lightning shows are ever the same. Each set is an invitation to dance, get lost in the music, and ride the wave. Join the jam and feel the spark—Muskrat Lightning is here to light up the night.
Visit www.muskratlightning.net to hear more!
In addition to live music, concertgoers can enjoy delicious food from local vendors, including the new Mad Tacos Food Truck. Beer and wine will be available for purchase on-site, and through the “Quick Bites Under City Lights” promotion, attendees can scan a QR code to unlock exclusive deals at participating Downtown restaurants—making it easy to grab a quick bite before or after the show. The event remains free and open to the public, offering a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Salisbury.
Friday Night Live is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to activating downtown with vibrant, community-focused events that support artists and businesses. The series continues monthly throughout the summer.
For more information, visit: https://salisbury.md/fridaynightlive
About ABCD
The Arts, Business and Culture Department is responsible for fostering Salisbury’s thriving economic climate through supporting business, expanding economic opportunity, promoting artistic expression, hosting unique experiences, and maintaining regional attractions such as the Salisbury Zoo and Poplar Hill Mansion. By producing signature events, facilitating business incentives, and collaborating with stakeholders, this department strives to make Salisbury a place where arts, business, and culture intersect and flourish. https://salisbury.md/departments/arts-business-culture
About the City of Salisbury, Maryland
Founded in 1732, Salisbury is the county seat of Wicomico County, a place where John Smith touched land in 1608 during his exploration of the Chesapeake Bay, bringing him in contact with the Wighcocomoco or Wicomico, the Nause, the Kusk’arawack, and the Nantaquack or Nanticoke tribes who had lived in the region for several millennia. Situated on Maryland’s historic Eastern Shore at the crossroads of the Delmarva Peninsula, Salisbury is now one of the region’s largest cities, and serves as the capital of the Eastern Shore, a rural area defined by its agricultural and maritime traditions, landscapes, and industries.
The Chesapeake Bay is central to this distinctive identity. Though a relatively small city, Salisbury is the geographic and economic hub of one of the nation’s fastest-growing Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The City of Salisbury is working to build its reputation as an arts and culture destination and is aligning its downtown development and revitalization efforts with the arts. Salisbury believes hosting the Maryland Folk Festival is the perfect catalyst to further a cultural renaissance and urban renewal. https://salisbury.md/
