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
May – August 2017
- Friday, May 5, 2017
We Are Taking May Off
Time: 12:00 pm
Dear Friends---Our bands have no public gigs in May. Having just finished a whirlwind of gigs in March and April, including all-new repertoires of WWI homefront songs and 1940s cocktail music, we decided to forego our usual May spring concert this year. We'll be back in June. Happy Spring!
- Friday, June 2, 2017
Minnesota History Center345 W. Kellogg BoulevardSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
National Donut Day at MN History Center
Time: 8:00 am
Join the Salvation Army "donut girls" and The New Pearl Buttons at the MN History Center---bright and early, 7-10 a.m.---for a free donut and coffee. The Salvation Army provided home cooking and comforts to the World War I doughboys, and on the first Friday in June it continues this century-old tradition. Pick up a donut on your way to work, listen to Kevin Kling tell WWI stories, and listen to us play the top ten hits of the day. Free and open to all,. We play about 8-9 a.m. at the History Center.
National Donut Day at MN History Center»