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 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

The boys are besides themselves in anticipation of the world famous (in Lanarkshire) annual Ladies Night at Hamilton Park Racecourse, Saturday 30th July.  This is one event where the Big Vern shades definitely help the boys from being distracted by such a gorgeous audience.

We plan to make it one of the highlights of the year, with a raucous set guaranteed to get everyone dancing.  Bring your comfy stilettoes ladies.

http://hamilton-park.co.uk/

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

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.