🎥UPDATED: A quick look — May LIVE First Friday in Downtown Salina

By SALINA POST

Community members and visitors in town for the 14th Annual Salina ScuptureTour got a chance to hear from the Dodge City, Kansas-based band Vegan Shark on Friday, May 3.

The next LIVE First Friday will be Friday, June 7.

Guitarist and singer for Vegan Shark, Nash Griggs, told Salina Post that Vegan Shark always loves performing at City Lights Stage because there are good crowds and the colorful background of the stage. The group performed as part of Salina Downtown's First Friday's entertainment. <b>Photo by Nate King</b> — Guitarist and singer for Vegan Shark, Nash Griggs, told Salina Post that Vegan Shark always loves performing at City Lights Stage because there are good crowds and the colorful background of the stage. The group performed as part of Salina Downtown's First Friday's entertainment. **Photo by Nate King**

Base guitarist and keyboardist for Vegan Shark Brandon Brown. <b>Photo by Nate King</b> — Base guitarist and keyboardist for Vegan Shark Brandon Brown. **Photo by Nate King**

Vegan Shark drummer, Nathan Adamson smashes away at the drum heads and cymbals during the band's recent concert at City Light's Stage on Friday, May 3. <b>Photo by Nate King</b> — Vegan Shark drummer, Nathan Adamson smashes away at the drum heads and cymbals during the band's recent concert at City Light's Stage on Friday, May 3. **Photo by Nate King**

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By NATE KING
Salina Post

Salina Downtown is set for another First Friday music and art weekend.

Kicking off the weekend on Friday, May 3 several downtown businesses will host artist receptions featuring local talent. Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat on S. Santa Fe will showcase the works of artist Karla Pricket from 5-7 p.m., while Subvert Studio on E Iron will be featuring Noah Flores with music from DJ K-ODD from 5-8 p.m.

The Greater Salina Community Foundation in the United Building on the 8th floor will host an artist reception with Rachel Miller from 4-6 p.m., and "A Work in Progress" on E Walnut will be showcase Renelle Kvasnicka from 4-6 p.m.

Vegan Shark lead singer and guitarist Nash Griggs📷: Luis Eduardo Silva

In addition to the art events, Salina Downtown Inc. will host Vegan Shark at the City Lights Stage, 199 N Santa Fe Ave. from 6-8 p.m., providing a mix of indie rock music.

"Vegan Shark is a three-person band from Dodge City and they play kind of bluesy, progressive rock type music," said Leslie Bishop, executive director for Salina Downtown. "We had them last year but it was so blasted hot, so we invited him back and we can't wait to hear them perform."

Vegan Shark's newest release, "Traffic Jam"

Drawing inspiration from groups like the Beach Boys, Genesis and Supertramp, Vegan Shark is ready to be back in Salina.

"The City Lights Stage is really cool too. It has a really nice backdrop. Not all towns have stages, and with a big mural in the background and it just adds a lot to to the performance, " said band member Nash Griggs. "We always have a great time in Salina."

Bishop said LIVE First Friday attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and coolers, but please do not bring pets.

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