The members chosen for the difficult task had at some time seen or supported Cold Chisel, and were all admirers of the band's music. Hours of listening to tapes and watching videos resulted in a tight unit called "Last Stand" (Chisel/Barnes Show). The name was taken from the title given to the video of Cold Chisel's last great shows, the last time any of us saw them together. It was also decided to select the best of Jimmy Barnes solo recording, to appeal to younger audiences who might not be as familiar with Cold Chisel's music. The band is pleased to have contributed to our Australian Rock and Roll culture, by introducing successive years of young punters to a band which is an integral part of our musical heritage. With such a vast repertoire, requests are frequent for obscure as well as popular Chisel songs. The current list seems to satisfy the general demand, but will be updated in time. The majority of the repertoire is true to the video "Last Stand".

The line up consists of lead vocals, drums, bass and two guitars, backing harmonies are provided by both guitarists. The front line across the stage is very strong visually and vocally, and provides a major part of the entertainment value of the band. The guitarists share lead riffs and antics to help distribute the audience's attention across the whole stage. Meanwhile the solid rhythm section anchors the band, and drives the music relentlessly along. 

The music and show are physically and mentally demanding, with the thought uppermost in our minds that if we don't do it right, the fanatical audience will kick our butts! This drives us to seek perfection with each gig, and often helps us to get through our usual 2-3 shows per week. The band has played most major Sydney gigs, and in 1991 has ventured into country NSW.

After M.T.V. coverage of a show and national exposure through this, requests and enquiries have steadily convinced the band to exploit its potential nationally. Soon "Last Stand" (Chisel/Barnes Show) will be seen in most capital cities as a regular visitor. The policy has been "steady as we go" and now it seems the right time to nudge other markets. We understand that each state has it's Cold Chisel imitators, and we must convince agents and promoters to give us a go to prove we are the best in this category. Already the Sydney based competition has been blitzed. It has now been relegated to a secondary and cheaper choice of two Chisel tribute bands.

Sydney is now the tribute capital of Australia with a copy band for practically every major artist it seems. We are comforted by the belief that most will cease to exist. Because the music it plays is close to the hearts of so many, "Last Stand" (Chisel/Barnes Show) will survive to bring enjoyment to old and young Australians to come.