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 2017
- Friday, February 3, 2017
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Annual Scottish Island Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
Join Dunquin and special guests Anna Lee Roberts (cello and vocals) and John Wenstrom (mando and vocals) as we present "Roots and Flowerings: from Scotland to Appalachia". We'll be playing the old Scottish music and its transformation to an American accent. There's fabulous songs and tunes in the roots tradition. Plus, the fabulous complimentary Scottish Tea served at the interval; all for $15 admission (at the door) ! Tell your friends, bring yourselves and warm up a cold winter's night. Doors open at 7; concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 17, 2017
St Olaf Catholic Church215 South Eighth StreetMinneapolis,MN 55402USA
St Patricks Day at St Olaf Church
Time: 12:30 pm
Thistledown has done this gig for at least twenty years (we were, of course, babies then). You know the drill: green lemonade, corned beef sandwiches, even cornier Irish songs, in St Olaf Church's social hall. We start somewhere around 12:45 (or whenever mass gets out) and go until 1:30 p.m. or so. Dancing and singing along are optional but highly encouraged. When Irish eyes are smiling, they're generally up to something....
Landmark Center75 West Fifth StreetSaint Paul,MN 55102USADunquin Plays IMDA Celebration at Landmark
Time: 3:15 pm
St Patrick's Day in Saint Paul means Dunquin plays the Landmark Center big IMDA celebration! We're the quiet respite in the Tearoom (Courtroom 317). Come in for a cup of tea, a scone, and some gentler sounds before you jump back into the blarney of the day. Family-friendly and fun for everyone; tons of music and cultural stuff all over the building, starting after the parade is over.
Dunquin Plays IMDA Celebration at Landmark»Trotters Cafe285 North Cleveland AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USADunquin at Trotters Cafe
Time: 6:00 pm
Dunquin rounds out the day at our "local', Trotter's Cafe, during the dinner hour 6-8 p.m. Enjoy Trotter's Irish specials as you listen to rollicking jigs and reels and heart-melting airs. The food, company, and the music will be champion on St Patrick's Day!
Dunquin at Trotters Cafe» - Saturday, April 1, 2017
Landmark Center75 West Fifth StreetSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
A Scottish Ramble
Time: 12:30 pm
Join pipers, dancers, food and merchandise vendors, musicians and more as we present a dizzying array of All Things Scottish! Thistledown joins the Scottish dancers and Fligmagearie as we present our 75 minute variety show of songs, tunes, and dances on the Main Stage at Landmark Center. It'll be a bonny afternoon! Family friendly and fun for all. This is an official Twin Cities Tartan Week event.
Lanesboro Art Gallery103 Parkway Avenue NorthLanesboro,MN 55949USAArt Opening Small Treasures: The Art of a Botanist
Time: 6:00 pm
Dunquin plays nature--inspired music to celebrate the opening of a new gallery show of paintings by Sara Lubinski. Sara's landscapes and small subjects are beautifully rendered and exquisite, and it's a delight to play for her show. Saturday night 6-8 p.m.; free admission; refreshments served. This one of our region's best art galleries, showcasing fine art by local artists.
- Saturday, April 8, 2017
Minnesota History Center345 West Kellogg BoulevardSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
World War I America new show at the MN History Center
Time: 12:00 pm
America entered World War I in 1917, but wholeheartedly threw herself into the effort, once committed. Listen to The New Pearl Buttons re-create the soundtrack of the war, from popular secular songs to stirring war anthems, and even a few anti-combat songs. We know you know the choruses, so sing along with us! There's lots of great and engaging stuff all over the History Center for history buffs of all ages, including kids' activities. Usual general admission applies. We'll play three 45 minute shows between 12-4 p.m., so there's lots of chances to hear us!
- Friday, April 21, 2017
Historic LeDuc House1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MNUSA
Cocktail Tasting at the LeDuc House
Time: 7:00 pm
Instead of the usual bourbon tastings, we're doing cocktails this month.Think all martinis are alike? Come to the LeDuc House and find out what the fizz (or dry) is all about! The Buttons are playing fun stuff like "Cocktails for Two" and other booze-infused tunes. You're always assured of history served up with a twist at The LeDuc House! Reservations necessary; space limited. Call 651-438-8480 to reserve your place at the bar.
- 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!