The K’s are set to headline at Salt and Tar tonight
(L-R) Nathan Peers, Ryan Breslin Jamie Boyle and Dexter Baxter from The K’s(Image: Supplied)
The K’s are set to headline at Salt and Tar tonight. The indie rock band from Earlestown in St Helens are the second headliners during a weekend of music at the Bootle-based venue. Last night, legendary singer Billy Ocean took to the stage with support act The Real Thing.
The K’s is made up of Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar), Ryan Breslin (guitar/keyboards), Dexter Baker (bass) and Nathan Peers (drums). Their debut album, ‘I Wonder If The World Knows?’, was released last year. Their second album ‘Pretty on the Internet’ came out last month and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
They have supported a range of stars from across music, including Liam Gallagher, Blossoms and Lottery Winners. They have also performed at the Reading, Leeds, Truck and This Feeling By The Sea festivals.
The K’s will join the strong list of big names to have headlined the 3000 capacity venue, ranging from fellow rising rock ‘n’ rollers Red Rum Club through to all-time legends Tom Jones and Status Quo.
The K’s setlist
Although no official details about the setlist have been released, it is expected that the band will perform songs across their two albums. During their last performance at Y Not Festival 2025, the band performed Gravestone, Chancer, Glass Towns and Sarajevo, according to Setlist.fm.
Full setlist at Y Not Festival
Gravestone
Icarus
Chancer
Hoping Maybe
Glass Towns
The Bends (Here We Go Again)
Black and Blue
Hometown
Sarajevo
Stage times
The doors open for the Salt and Tar show at 4pm and last entry is 7pm. The event is scheduled to end at approximately 10pm. Stage times are currently unconfirmed but the ECHO will update when they are released.
Travel information
Bootle New Strand train station is a three minute walk to Salt and Tar, which is accessible via Washington Parade. The northern line offers direct trains to the station from Southport and Liverpool. From Ormskirk and Kirkby change at Sandhills and get the Southport train to Bootle New Strand. More information can be found on the Merseyrail website.
Bootle Bus Station is also a three minute walk to Salt and Tar with regular routes connecting to areas across Merseyside. Timetables can be found on the Merseytravel website.
Parking at Salt and Tar
Salt and Tar does not have any dedicated parking, but on-street parking is available close by. Public car parks within walking distance include: The Strand Shopping Centre Multistorey, Delaware Road Multistorey and Bootle Leisure Centre. Salt and Tar advises attendees to pay close attention to signage to ensure that they not in a residential zone.