U3A LAST CHANCE BAND
The Last Chance Band is a gathering of u3a friends who share not only their love of music, but also the years of life and experience that have shaped them as musicians. Membership isn’t something one applies for—it’s something passed on, offered as an invitation to join the circle. Every Wednesday evening, you’ll find the band rehearsing at the Shado Centre in Saltash, filling the room with familiar rhythms, laughter, and the timeless joy of making music together.
With a few changes to the line-up, the band has grown beyond its roots as a pure Blues outfit, finding new life as a covers band that now blends the spirit of Blues with the energy of Rock and the familiarity of Pop classics.
The band is now ready to take the stage and can be booked to bring live music to community groups, local events, pubs, clubs, weddings, and festivals. Not long ago, they played at the Saltash Social Club—a night filled with great music and camaraderie—raising over £400 in support of the Cornwall Air Ambulance.
The band’s musical tastes are as diverse as their set list, but their heart lies in the golden years of the 1960s through to the 1990s. While not every tune may be instantly familiar, their repertoire carries something for everyone—from the jangling melodies of The Searchers to the heavy riffs of Black Sabbath, and countless gems that shaped the soundtrack of those decades in between.
Meet the familiar faces who make up The Last Chance Band. Behind the kit is Al Tout, keeping the heartbeat steady on drums. On guitar and harmonies, you’ll find Dave “Dixie” Morriss, while Jeff Boyd brings the fire on lead guitar. Sharing guitar duties and vocals is Dave Jordan, and holding it all together on bass—and often taking the lead vocal—is Brian George.
If you’d like to keep in touch with the band and share in their journey, you can find them on Facebook at Friends of – Last Chance Band
or visit their website at
Group Convener is Al Tout
Email: lindaandalan.tout@btopenworld.com
Mobile: 07940 555208