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
August – November 2017
- Sunday, August 6, 2017
LeDuc Historic Estate Orchard1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MNUSA
LeDuc Estate Orchard Concert
Time: 6:00 pm
Dunquin, in our English Country Dance guise of "Elite Rabble", will play tunes from the Regency period, AND our dancing mistress Janna Kysilko will teach a few super-simple dances if you're so inclined to terpsichorean turns! Listening's fine, too. We'll also play some listening-only greats of the 1740-1820 period of Turlough O'Carolan and Neil Gow. Free, but we'll pass a hat for donations. Refreshments will be available for purchase (all this and pie, too?)
- Monday, August 7, 2017
Como Lake Pavilion
Saint Paul,MN55104MMO Premiere of Three Friends Suite
Time: 7:00 pm
Come out to listen to the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra play my new piece, "Three Friends". It's a suite of three Irish-style (mostly) sections: jig, air and reel, and the mandos are doing a great job with it! This piece and other mandolin greats from one of my favorite performing groups. Free and fun, at Como Park Pavilion.
- Saturday, August 12, 2017
Harriet Islandacross from downtown St. PaulSaint Paul,MNUSA
Music hall wkshp Tearoom appearance
Time: 11:00 am
The MN Irish Fair is one of the largest in the country---and admission is free! It's on from Friday night through Sunday, and Dunquin is there Saturday ONLY (go to the Fair's website for all events) for a workshop on Irish music hall songs and how they shaped America's perception of the Irish.Workshop is (I think) 11 am; also a tearoom appearance around 1:30 pm. Times are subject to change, so check your programs.