The New Pearl Buttons
The New Pearl Buttons perform American music of the mid to late 19th century (circa 1845-1900). The ensemble includes mandolin, singers, flute and piano and often plays historic sites in Wisconsin and Minnesota, including the Historic LeDuc Estate in Hastings, MN and several festivals. Recently the band has teamed up with author-illustrator team Dave Geister and Pat Bauer to present educational readings and programs to audiences of all ages, based on their new book B Is For Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet.
The “Pearl Buttons” perform with Don and Sherry Ladig (flute, vocals and piano) as a duo, or as a trio with the addition of John Wenstrom on mandolin and vocals. The group is available in 1860’s costume for all festivals and celebrations.
Contact Sherry to arrange a booking!
New Pearl Button Players Calendar
February – May 2019
- Friday, February 1, 2019
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Annual Scottish Island Concert
Time: 7:00 pm
Once again, the Scottish island of Eilean Dubh magically appears, like Brigadoon, in Olivet Congegational Church's social hall ! Dunquin musicians Sherry, Don and Rosa welcome guest musician Tom Juenemann on accordion, with a terrific lineup of great soulful and spirited tunes on Scottish smallpipes, accordion, piano and fiddle, plus readings by author Audrey McClellan. And, of course, there's the scrumptious Scottish Tea at the interval, included in the $15 admission (what a deal!) If you love great Scottish music and a memorable evening on the island, be sure to be there! (Doors open at 7 pm; music starts at 7:30. $15 at the door ; no advance sales).
- Sunday, February 3, 2019
Waldmann\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 No. Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmanns Brewery PreValentine Blast
Time: 1:00 pm
Join Don, Sherry and Rosa as we play Austrian, German and Bohemian 19th century tunes for your dining pleasure during brunch, 1-2:30 pm ! We'll play the romantic side: lots of waltzes, mazurkas, lendlers in this beautiful 1857 stone saloon---Valentine's Day is coming up soon! What's more romantic than beer and sausages?!
- Saturday, February 16, 2019
Tapestry Folkdance Center3748 Minnehaha AvenueMinneapolis,MN 55406USA
Thistledown Contradance at Tapestry
Time: 7:30 pm
A long time ago (about 35 years), four young musicians with defineable waists and lots of hair were known to play music for contradancing at Tapestry Folkdance center. We all have different bands now, are a bit thicker in the middle and thinner on top of our heads, and have decided to play a dance together again at the Thistledown Reunion Contra. Come out, dance or just catch up with your fellow creaky-knees friends. Cheese Nips and free cassettes (remember those?) for all!
- Sunday, March 3, 2019
Waldmann\\\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 No. Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Two Weeks From St Pats at Waldmanns
Time: 1:00 pm
Don, Sherry and Rosa are All Irish this month in the historic 1857 stone saloon this month! St Patrick's Day is two weeks away, and in our other life, we're an Irish band, Come on down, have a beer and some great food, and celebrate with heart-melting airs and stirring reels! We play from 1-2:30 p.m. for brunch.
- Saturday, March 16, 2019
Landmark Center75 West Fifth StreetSaint Paul,MN 55101USA
IMDA St Pats at Landmarck Center
Time: 1:00 pm
We'll be at Landmark Center on Sat March 16 for the Irish Music and Dance Association (IMDA) St Patrick's Weekend celebration! Come out for the quiet side of music: Dunquin plays in the tearoom (Courtroom 317) between 1--1:40 pm. Get a scone and cup of tea and settle back to hear stirring reels and souful airs. Lots of great music in the building all weekend; see the website below.
IMDA St Pats at Landmarck Center»Tillie\'s Cafecorner Cleveland Ave and Marshall AveSaint Paul,MN 55104USASt Patricks Tunes at Tillies
Time: 6:00 pm
St Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday this year, and our two main events are on Saturday March 16. We'll be playing merry jigs and soulful airs at Tillie's Cafe from 6-8 pm for your dining pleasure. Come out to dance a jig, or just tap your toes. Great food and great fun!