Sherry Ladig is a musician and composer in Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. A frequent performer of many styles of folk music including Traditional Irish (Dunquin), Scottish dance and concert performance (Dalwhinnie), mid-to-late 19th century American (The New Pearl Buttons), and Elite Rabble (music from the Georgian and Regency periods, including English Country Dance music and British naval music). Sherry performs Celtic and 19th-century historic music regularly in the Twin Cities. Dunquin, Dalwhinnie, and all Sherry’s bands are available for private or public events all around the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Contact Sherry to arrange a gig!
Also an active composer, Sherry is the composer-in-residence for the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra and composes a wide range of works for all types of instrumental and choral ensembles. Sherry is the recipient of Irish Arts Minnesota’s Honors Award, bestowed upon one who has significantly contributed to the vibrancy and vigor of Irish cultural life in Minnesota. She received the award in 2024 for her original compositions and musical collaborations with traditional Irish musicians.
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Calendar
February – May 2012
- Friday, February 3, 2012
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Tenth Annual Scottish Island Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
Save the date! This year's Eilean Dubh (Scottish Island) concert is our TENTH trip to the island, and we'll offer a very special blend of Scottish tunes, songs readings, with a wonderful Scottish tea at intermission! Join Dunquin, guest artist Lisa Soltermann, and author Audrey McClellan, and become an "islander" for a magical evening on Eilean Dubh. Friday, February 3rd; doors open at seven; concert 7:30 p.m. in Olivet Congregational's Social Hall. A complimentary Scottish Tea is included in the $12 admission at the door (no advance ticket sales). Doors open at 7 p.m.
- Friday, February 10, 2012
NorthWest Company Fur Post12551 Voyageur LanePine City,MN 55063USA
NorthWest Fur Post Concert Series
Time: 7:30 pm
Don and Sherry Ladig will play wooden flute and keyboards in their "Crosscurrents: Folk to Classical, circa 1805" concert at the NorthWest Fur Post in Pine City on Friday, February 10th, starting at 7:30 p.m. The "serious" composers of the day borrowed tunes of the streets and broadsides; the folk musicians in turn grabbed the melodies of the classical musicians. Here's where it all comes together! (Admission charge at the site).
NorthWest Fur Post Concert Series» - Monday, February 13, 2012
Rochester Public Library101 Second Street SERochester,MN 55904USA
Rochester Reads Kickoff Event
Time: 7:00 pm
Tell your friends in the Rochester area to come out to hear the New Pearl Buttons on Monday February 13th, 7 p.m. start time. We'll play Civil War music for the official Rochester Reads program in the auditorium of the Rochester Public Library, kicking off their year-long festivities. More information below. Support your local libraries!
Rochester Reads Kickoff Event» - Sunday, February 19, 2012
Landmark Center5th and Market StreetsSaint Paul,MN 55101USA
Scottish Ramble at Landmark Center
Time: 1:00 pm
Join Thistledown and the Royal Scottish country Dancers for their annual Scottish music and dance variety show Sunday afternoon, February 19th at Landmark Center! Doors open at noon; show begins at 1 p.m. The Scottish Ramble showcases the best of Scottish culture: music, dance, piping, food, demonstrations, Scottish merchandise and more! Check out their website below for complete details.
Scottish Ramble at Landmark Center» - Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
O'Rourke's Feast Winter Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
O'Rourke's Feast, Irish music legend Paddy O'Brien's big ceili band, offers a lively and soulful traditional music treats on Tuesday, February 28th, 7:30 p.m. at Olivet Congregational Church in Saint Paul. Sherry is pleased to play piano for this talented and diverse group; we've got a few new tunes and some lovely old favorites. Come on down!
O'Rourke's Feast Winter Concert» - Saturday, March 17, 2012
Saint Olaf Catholic Church215 South 8th StreetMinneapolis,MN 55402USA
St Patrick's Day at St Olaf
Time: 12:00 pm
St Pat's at St Olaf ??? Yep, that's right---even the saints of the Scandinavian persuasion are Honorary Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Following mass at St Olaf Catholic Church in downtown Minneapolis, there will be a free celebration in the parish hall with green lemonade, corned beef sandwiches, cornier Irish sing-along songs and jigs and reels by Thistledown. Event goes from noon to 2 p.m. Make this your first St Pat's celebration of the day!
St Patrick's Day at St Olaf »Landmark Center75 5th StreetSaint Paul,MN 55102USAAnnual IMDA St Patricks Day Celebration at Landmark
Time: 3:10 pm
The Irish Music and Dance Association is throwing its annual St Patrick's Day party at Landmark Center, and you're invited! From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., sample the best of Irish culture, music, food, dance---everything to celebrate your Irishness, honorary or otherwise. Sherry and Don from Dunquin will provide a quiet respite in the Tearoom (Room 317) from 3:10 to 4 p.m. If you need a cuppa and a scone, and a breather before the next round, come on down to hear the quieter side of Irish music. Your favourite Irish air upon request! See the website link for listing of all events (a modest admission fee charged at the door covers all events in the building).
Annual IMDA St Patricks Day Celebration at Landmark»Celtic Junction836 Prior Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55104USASt Patricks Day Irish Ceilidh
Time: 7:00 pm
If Sherry's fingers haven't fallen off yet by the third gig of the day, come out and hear her "guest" on piano with the Twin Cities Ceilidh Band at the Celtic Junction! Great community dancing, music, conversation, company, singing---it doesn't get more Irish than this! Proceeds go to fund the MN Irish Fair at Harriet Island, next August. Admission is $10 at the door; a bargain.
St Patricks Day Irish Ceilidh» - Thursday, April 5, 2012
Prior Lake Library16210 eagle Creek Ave SEPrior Lake,MN 55372USA
Prior Lake Library Civil War Danceteria
Time: 7:00 pm
Step back in time to the Civil War era with the New Pearl Buttons and George Ehrenberg, Dancing Master ! Prior Lake Library presents music and dance of the 1860s for its "Danceteria" series. Learn easy dances of the period taught by one of the Twin Cities foremost dance historians and teachers (or just listen, if you'd rather). Wear period costumes if you like, or wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can dance in.
Prior Lake Library Civil War Danceteria»