We’ve started to update our calendar with our bookings so far for 2012……………..if you want us to come and play for you, just drop us an e-mail or tweet and we’ll see way we can do.

Happy Christmas from Big Vern n the Shootahs

We’ve updated our diary to let you know were we will be this forthcoming festive season, shows in Hamilton, Greenock, Glasgow (The Ferry), Aberdeen and finishing in Largs.  It’ll be a bit hot and sweaty, but we hope you’ll be able to join us, Big Vern boys xx

Big Vern n the Shootahs have just returned to Scotland after a stunning road-trip across the world to perform at the Great British Ball, held in the Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

This event had a ‘Casino Royale 007 theme’ and the 700 guests at this sold out party were treated to the band on top form, playing to a rammed full dancefloor for two hours.

The boys were flown from Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur with Emirates airlines and the entire trip was co-ordinated by the GBB committee and the band to ensure everything was in perfect place; instruments, PA system, monitor engineers, lighting techs and nine dry cleaned Big Vern blue suits!!!!!

Needless to say, the mainly expatriate crowd had never seen anything quite like Big Vern n the Shootahs on TOP form, with the band delivering song after song which had the entire dancefloor filled from first song till last.  Its a simple philosphy that the band employs; party classics played well, with kicking horns, perfect backing vocals  and a driving rhythm section. No backing tracks, no tricks, no sequencers, simply nine guys singing and playing completely live with some cool choreography to boot. Cool, soulful and funky.  Just perfect for any party……………

As promised, and by popular demand, Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootahs will be performing at our home-from-home The Ferry, at Anderston Quay, Glasgow. As it’s the Bank Holiday Weekend, there’s no need to worry about work on Monday.

Tickets are now available from Ticket Soup:

http://www.ticketsoup.com/tickets/big-vern-n-the-shootahs-2011-13053/default.aspx

and from Ticket Scotland:

http://www.tickets-scotland.com/booking.html?booking_method=viewevent&booking_event_id=38eca66a-d22e-11e0-b0f1-12313d02ceaa

Big Vern n the Shootahs are delighted to be performing at the Old Fruitmarket, Candelriggs, Glasgow on Friday 10th June 2011.  This is a show organised by one of our favourite charities, HEARTS AND BALLS.
Big Vern fan and patron of Hearts and Balls West is Jim H Taylor.  Jim suffered a catastrophic injury playing rugby in 1978 and has been in a wheelchair ever since.  Every year we hear of stories of young people and not so young people playing sport, but suffering horrific and potentially life threatening injuries.  Hearts and Balls is a scottish registered charity raising much needed funds to pay for some of the simpler things to make life a little easier for those who have suffered catastrophic injury.  check out www.heartsandballs.org.uk for more information. The event in the Old Fruitmarket also features some stars from Scottish Sport and the fantastic John Beattie band playing a set. Come along and help raise some much needed funds, Tickets available from Tickets-Scotland at www.tickets-scotland.org or in person from the Tickets Scotland shop in Argyle Street, Glasgow. Hope you can make it………………,love, Big Vern x

Big Vern n the Shootahs are delighted to announce that we have a NEW public show at The Ferry, Clyde Place, Glasgow on SATURDAY 30th APRIL 2011.

Since the band formed in 1989, Big Vern have a long reputation etched into the very fabric of the Ferry.

In the 1990’s, Big Vern n the Shootahs at The Ferry had the envious reputation of being the number three gig in Glasgow, second only to Prince and Michael Jackson (Copyright Billy Sloan) and Big Vern still hold the record for the most tickets sold for ANY show on the Ferry.

After a gap of way way too long, Big Vern n the Shootahs are back on the Ferry stage and we are absolutely delighted to return to our spiritual home in Glasgow.  Anyone who knows our history will know that The Ferry is a very special place for the band and some of our finest performances have been on board this converted car ferry parked on the banks of the Clyde!

As a band, we are genuinely thrilled at the thought of playing a home show after a long gap and we’ve started rehearsing some new tunes and old favourites to ensure this will be a night to remember.

Tickets will be selling quickly for one of THE most hotly anticipated shows of the year.  Get your tickets now for the return of this phenomenal live band at their most famous ‘home’ gig…………….. BIG VERN N THE SHOOTAHS at the Ferry.  

Doors 8pm, with support from the fabulous TOM URIE, check him out at www.tomurie.com We will also have an after show party on board with dancing and drinks till 2am.

Tickets on sale NOW at www.ticketsoup.com and also at www.tickets-scotland.co.uk or in person at the SECC box office and tickets-scotland, Argyle Street Glasgow.

The buzz of a Big Vern gig..........

Happy New Year from everyone at Big Vern n the Shootahs HQ.

We have been beavering away in the background and we are putting together our 2011 gig list.
We have listened to all our very loyal fans who have told us where you want us to play.  Stand by for our announcement on 1st February regarding some very exciting developments in Big Vern world…….. remember you can follow us on twitter and facebook to get the very latest news as and when it is announced.  Big Vern – coming to a venue near you very soon in 2011.

See here for our Christmas 2011 shows. http://bit.ly/uAIYJY

Big Vern n the Shootahs re delighted to announce an event at the Kessington Hall, Milngavie Road Bearsden on Saturday 13th November 2010.

To celebrate the centenary of the Clyde Cruising Club (Dinghy section) the Big Vern boys will be performing on dry land, though we’ve heard that the club know how to party hard.

This is NOT A PRIVATE FUNCTION and tickets can be purchased by contacting the club on 

Title: Big Vern n the Shootahs
Location: Behind The Wall, Falkirk
Link out: Click here
Description: A special show for the Falkirk holiday weekend, come and see Big Vern n the Shootahs at a fantastically intimate venue in the heart of Falkirk on Thursday 9th September at 8pm. Tickets available online or by phone from www.tickets-scotland.com or from the venue!
Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2010-09-09

Don”t miss Big Vern n the Shootahs on Saturday 19th June 2010 at the David Lloyd Club, Arkleston Road, Renfrew at 8pm. This is a public gig, open to everyone and you don’t require to be a member.
This gig will be in the fantastic function suite area of the club, where you will be entertained by the finest in entertainment;

Big Vern n the Shootahs  www.bigvern.org

DJ George Bowie

Flo Quaye-Sowah  www.callmeflo.co.uk

and tickets for this great night are priced at – get this – £10

Tickets available from the reception on 0141 842 1400