Salisbury, Maryland — This summer, Salisbury comes alive with the launch of the Sound Bites Tour—a rotating series of live performances by some of the Eastern Shore’s most exciting local artists, hosted at your favorite breweries and eateries.
More than music. More than dinner. This is a music takeover.
The Sound Bites Tour blends vibrant sounds, bold flavors, and community spirit in a grassroots celebration of Salisbury’s local culture—all in support of the Maryland Folk Festival. Each stop on the tour is a one-night-only showcase featuring local music legends, rising stars, and unforgettable vibes at the city’s top spots for food and drink. A portion of all proceeds benefits the Maryland Folk Festival, helping to keep it free and full of flavor.
“Looking forward to the idea of changing venues, and to seeing added support for our great restaurants and retailers as an added benefit of each event taking us to different places. Come on out for a great time!”
—Mayor Randy Taylor
The 2025 Sound Bites Tour Lineup:
- June 13 – The G-Men | 6:30 – 10 P.M. @ Roadie Joe’s
- July 4 – Salisbury Community Band | 6 – 7 P.M. @ City Bandstand
- July 19 – Jon Pheasant | 6 – 9 P.M. @ Bury Tavern
- August 8 – Bootleg Bros | 6 – 9 P.M. @ Burnish Beer Co.
- August 22 – On The Edge | 6 – 9 P.M. @ Brew River
- September 5 – Karaoke w/ Simba | 8 – 10 P.M. @ Tides & Vine
(Plus: Find our events team in Snow Hill as part of First Friday Vendors in September from 5 – 10 P.M.!)
Whether you’re a music lover, food fanatic, day-tripper, or local arts supporter, this tour is your backstage pass to the heartbeat of Salisbury.
The Sound Bites Tour is presented in partnership with the Maryland Folk Festival and participating venues to drive foot traffic downtown, support local artists, and energize our city’s culture scene.
Follow the music. Support the cause. Join the tour.
For more information, visit Salisbury.md/soundbites
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/
