'After 'Rockin’ All Over the World' for 60 years, Status Quo have secured their place in the pantheon of Rock 'n Roll. However, few would have predicted they'd make their way down to Bootle for a sold-out open-air concert - but that's what happened last night. Not long ago, the thought of Tom Jones and Status Quo belting out their hits into the Bootle nightscape would have seemed fanciful.
However, here we are and Bootle's residents are certainly enjoying the new reality. Friday night saw legendary rockers, Status Quo take to the stage at the Salt & Tar venue on Washington Parade and they did not disappoint. Playing to a packed audience, the riffs and melodies rang out across the Bootle sky and could be heard for miles around.
If Salt & Tar had a roof (it doesn't) then they would be sending out a search party for it this morning. One thing made me say 'oh my God' when I went to Salt and Tar Salt and Tar issues warning to fans ahead of Tom Jones gig Salt & Tar is the new 3,000-capacity multi-use venue launched earlier this year by chart-topping local band, Red Rum Club. It has been backed by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and delivered by Sefton Council as part of its new regeneration programme for Bootle town centre.
The venue is very family-friendly and has a food court with a selection of street food traders, bars open from 4pm and live music and other entertainment. Salt & Tar has already played host to a number of high-profile events since opening, but thi.