# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Vern N The Shootahs - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Big Vern n the Shootahs played their first gig on Saturday 28th October 1989. Here's how it all started. On 3rd January 1989, 21-year-old Iain Gourlay died within Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital after contracting Meningitis. In the months following his death, his friends got together and wondered how they could raise funds for the Institute of Neurology at the Southern General Hospital who had cared for Iain in his final days. Everybody knew Iain loved the Blues Brothers, the music, the film and having a great time. His friend Pete Smith put together a charity fund raising night at the Glasgow School of Art and a Blues Brothers band was formed to play at the party. A bunch of musicians were put together in a rehearsal studio in Glasgow. A horn section was drafted in from a big band, led on trombone by Iain Gourlay’s father. 8 songs from the Blues Brothers film were rehearsed and the first gig was out of this world!!! The band had so many encores, they played those 8 songs twice. Something special had taken place and whilst in the dressing room, they were offered their second gig. Big Vern n the Shootahs were born……and gigs flowed in. With Blues Brothers roots, the band were amazed to be asked to support the original Blues Brothers band from the film when they toured Scotland. The original musicians including Steve Cropper, Donald Dunn, Lou Marini et al loved what the Big Vern Band did and gave their seal of approval on their performance. The band have also been asked to support major artists on their gigs, including; The Commitments, Eddie Floyd and even the great Chuck Berry (but that's a whole other story.....) Over the years the band have supported many causes and have been used at some amazing events such as the Commonwealth Games (performing live on the BBC), the Champions League final, the European Football Championships, World Cup parties. They have travelled extensively across the UK and Internationally – and are the house band of the British expat community in Malaysia! This band are a group of friends, who for over 36 years have been having fun, playing in one of Scotland’s finest and most loved live bands. They have played over 2600 live shows, made two live albums, various EP’s and have helped raised a staggering £24 million for charities the length and breadth of the UK and overseas. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paisley/big-vern-n-the-shootahs/200030262157823 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, nonprofit, charities, sports, art, parties, performances, football, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 93 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Paisley - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 15 Shuttle Street, PA1 1YD Paisley, United Kingdom - **lat**: 55.84321 - **long**: -4.42564 - **full address**: 15 Shuttle Street, PA1 1YD Paisley, United Kingdom, 10 Shuttle Street, Paisley, PA1 1YD, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Vern N The Shootahs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/939acfc40d7a4c9d6312658e3394fa39adea9395bf7cd4982e2067030f428e4e-rimg-w600-h832-dc080838-gmir?v=1787676354 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Vern N The Shootahs being held? - **A:** Big Vern N The Shootahs takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 15 Shuttle Street, PA1 1YD Paisley, United Kingdom, 10 Shuttle Street, Paisley, PA1 1YD, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Vern N The Shootahs? - **A:** Big Vern N The Shootahs is organized by The Bungalow. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Bungalow's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Bungalow a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Bungalow has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Vern N The Shootahs is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Paisley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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