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
July – October 2024
- Friday, July 12, 2024
Alden Square Park1169 Gibbs AveSaint Paul,MNUnited States
Annual Alden Square Potluck and Concert
Time: 6:00 pm
Alden Square Neighbors invite EVERYONE to their annual potluck and concert in the park! Food commences at about 6; music starts at 7 pm and goes about an hour. This lovely little park in SAP neighborhood is beautiful, welcoming and fun! Free or by donation. Come on down!
- Saturday, July 13, 2024
Macalester College1600 Grand AveSaint Paul,MN 55105USA
Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games
Time: 12:30 pm
Back on Macalester College campus, where it all began! Join Dalwhinnie at 12:30 on the Performer's Stage for an hour of great Scottish instrumental music, then at 1:40, the RSCDS dancers and Fligmagearie join us for an hour of Scottish step-dancing and country dances! Fun for all, right in the heart of the city. Admission charged for this event.
Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games» - Thursday, August 1, 2024
Minnesota History Center345 West Kellogg BoulevardSaint Paul,MN 55102United States
MMO Premieres New Piece
Time: 6:00 pm
The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra premieres a new piece of Sherry Ladig's at the MN History Center. Expect a kind of mysterious Argentinian-style tango. Should be lovely on mandolins!
MMO Premieres New Piece» - Saturday, August 10, 2024
Harriet Island Park49 Harriet Island RoadSaint Paul,MN 55102United States
Minnesota Irish Fair
Time: 4:30 pm
TONS of cool Everything Irish stuff going on all weekend! Dunquin plays Saturday afternoon only, 4:30-5:30 on the Entrance Stage. Check out all events at the link below. Irish music, food, culture, dancing, market, too much to mention here!
Minnesota Irish Fair» - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 56033USA
LeDuc House Orchard Concert
Time: 6:30 pm
Listen to The New Pearl Buttons/ Dunquin (same folks) regale you with music from the 1850s through 1914 (mostly). Bring a picnic, a blanket or folding chairs, and your friends and family. Save room for the homemade PIE for sale onsite, for your dessert! This is an annual event we've played for years, and it's always a great time. Free, or by donation.
- Saturday, October 5, 2024
Lake City Arts Center105 West Center StreetLake City,MN 55041United States
Lake City Arts Center presents Dunquin
Time: 8:00 pm
Lake City has an arts center, who knew? And we're playing there! It's a beautiful drive to Lake City, stop in at the Lake House, right on the lake, for dinner first. Modest admission charged. We'll play some seasonal favorites and Celtic tried-and-true hits. I'm so happy to play in our home town again!
Lake City Arts Center presents Dunquin»