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

As usual, December is going to be our busiest month of the year.  In addition to other bookings, we are playing a public gig at The Ferry, on Boxing Day, Monday 26th December, and we’d love you and your friends to come. Tickets are on sale now, via Ticket Scotland and Ticket Soup.  http://www.the-ferry.co.uk/gigs/bigvern.html

Here are our public bookings till the end of December;

19-Nov-11 Daisy Ball for Antony Nolan Trust, Thistle Hotel Glasgow - http://goo.gl/lys7I

25-Nov-11 Radio Tay Awards, Crieff Hydro Crieff

27-Nov-11 Christmas lights switch on event, Kilmarnock - http://goo.gl/O1mCp

02-Dec-11 Cash For Kids Lunch – Hilton Glasgow - http://www.clyde1.com/charity/cfk-lunches-2011/

04-Dec-11 St Vincent Hospice Ball – Radisson Glasgow - http://goo.gl/yXCqO

09-Dec-11 Cash For Kids Lunch – Hilton Glasgow - http://www.clyde1.com/charity/cfk-lunches-2011/

10-Dec-11 Greenock Town Hall, Greenock

16-Dec-11 Hamilton Townhouse, Hamilton - http://goo.gl/GOkDZ

17-Dec-11 Hamilton Townhouse, Hamilton - http://goo.gl/GOkDZ

26-Dec-11 Own Show, The Ferry Glasgow - http://www.the-ferry.co.uk/gigs/bigvern.html

Big Vern n the Shootahs are delighted to be performing at the Old Fruitmarket, Candelriggs, Glasgow on Friday 10th June 2011.   Continue Reading

For the very first time, Big Vern’n'the Shootahs are to play special surprise gig in Coatbridge! As a smaller, more intimate venue, the boys will be playing all your favourites as well as debuting some fantastic new songs.

This brilliant venue, upstairs from the main bar, has a capacity of around 150, so make sure you get there early, or buy your tickets in advance.

Saturdays are always packed at Big Owen’s, and Big Vern fully intend to raise the roof! Make sure you wear your dancing shoes.

Click here for directions.

The band had a fantastic night, playing this year’s Marie Curie Great Daffodil Ball.  We’re sure no-one has failed to notice the daffodil lapel badges being sold in every shop on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care.  We are very proud to be associated with this very worthy cause, and worthwhile fundraising event. Continue Reading

After a short break, the band returned in spectacular style at the 11th Sparkle Ball at the Radisson Hotel in Glasgow.   Held in aid of KIND (Scotland), a fabulous organisation, which works tirelessly to help disadvantaged children in Scotland. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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.
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The Big Vern Story

A short film narrated by Vanessa Collingridge charting the story of one of Scotland’s finest live bands Big Vern n the Shootahs. Formed in 1989, this film shows how the Big Vern band has grown and evolved from the most unlikely and tragic of circumstances. Produced and Edited by David Macdonald, Running Time 12mins 8 sec