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
June – September 2019
- Friday, July 12, 2019
Alden Square Park Gazebo1130 Gibbs AvenueSaint Paul,MNUSA
Alden Square Neighbors Potluck Concert
Time: 6:30 pm
Alden Square is a Big Tent neighborhood; ALL invited! Dunquin plays Irish and French (almost Bastille Day!) tunes while you eat potluck and enjoy a lovely summer evening. Dinner starts at 6:30; music at seven. Bring a dish to share and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.. FREE!
- Sunday, July 14, 2019
Waldmann\\\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmanns Brewery Bastille Day
Time: 8:41 pm
Sure, it's a German kitchen, but we're playing a lot of French tunes on Bastille Day! (as well as Irish, Scandinavian, other European tunes, just because we can). Enjoy great housemade sausages and sides and beer in this authentic 1857 saloon. We play for the brunch hours 1-2:30 pm. No cover charge.
- Sunday, July 21, 2019
Sibley HouseOld Sibley Memorial HighwayMendota,MNUSA
Sibley House Summer Rendezvous
Time: 12:00 pm
Enjoy high summer at Sibley House in Old Mendota! We'll play tunes of the late 1700s/early 1800s as costumed interpreters demonstrate the food, crafts, boats and trading of the era. Lots of wonderful characters; rumor has it that George Bonga, the half French/half African fur trader, will tell some of his fascinating stories. Family-friendly and fun. Modest admission charge. We're there Sunday only, at noon, 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m shows in the Faribault House on the grounds.
Sibley House Summer Rendezvous» - Sunday, August 4, 2019
Waldmanns Brwery and Wurstery445 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmanns Brewery Brunch
Time: 1:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons play light cafe music and Irish tunes between 1-2:30 p.m. in this authentic 1857 saloon. Family friendly, great food and housemade libations We'll play all the hits of the sixties (1860s, that is!) No cover charge.
- Saturday, August 10, 2019
Harriet Island (across from downtown St Paul)
Saint Paul,MN 55101USA40th MN Irish Fair
Time: 8:55 pm
WOw! Forty years! We've played for a lot of 'em. Dunquin performs in the Tearoom at noon (45 minutes) and present a workshop at 2 pm on "Women Tunesmiths In Irish Trad Music" on Saturday ONLY. This free and family friendly festival celebrates all things Irish from Friday night to Sunday night. See website below for aLL THE DETAILS.
40th MN Irish Fair» - Monday, August 12, 2019
Centennial Lakes Park
Edina,MNUSAMMO Premiere of My New Piece
Time: 7:30 pm
We're not playing as such, but the MN Mandolin Orchestra will premiere my new work "Lullaby For Chris" at the Centennial Lakes Park in Edina. I'll be there to introduce the music. This and other beautiful pieces for mandolins will be presented free in this gorgeous park. Come for the music; stay for the ice cream
MMO Premiere of My New Piece» - Monday, August 19, 2019
Lake Harriet Band Shell
Minnepolis,MNUSAMinnesota Mandolins at Lake Harriet Bandshell
Time: 7:00 pm
See description of August 12th. I can't be there for this one. Lake Harriet Bandshell also serves great ice cream as you watch the sails go by behind the band shell, and listen to the mandolins as they sound like hummingbirds in four registers. Free, of course.
- Monday, August 26, 2019
Como Lakeside Pavilion
Saint Paul,MNUSAMN Mandolins at Como Pavilion
Time: 7:00 pm
MMO continues their summer series at the Como Lakeside Pavilion. Not sure about ice cream or not, but I will be there to introduce my new piece "Lullaby For Chris" This and other great mando tunes. Free, and a lovely way to spend the evening.
MN Mandolins at Como Pavilion» - Sunday, September 1, 2019
Waldmann\'s Brewery and Wurstery425 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmanns Labor Day Sunday
Time: 1:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons play at Waldmann's Brewery and Wurstery on Labor Day Sunday! Rest from your labors and come on down for cold beer and great food in an authentic 1857 saloon. All ages welcome. We're playing the hits of the sixties (1860s, that is) plus a few new gems from our irish and French collection.
- Sunday, September 8, 2019
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion Street (Highway 61)Hastings,MNUSA
LeDuc Estate Civil War Weekend
Time: 12:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons present the music of the Civil War: songs and tunes the soldiers and their families loved. We'll play two or three times in afternoon (I'll update when I find out the exact times). Lots of demonstrations, food, entertainment, fascinating local lore of the Civil War.The weekend goes both Saturday and Sunday; we will be there Sunday only. Family friendly. Small admission to the event.
- Saturday, September 21, 2019
Historic Old Frontenac Village
Old Frontenac,MNUSAOld Frontenac 160th Anniversary
Time: 10:30 am
Join the New Pearl Buttons as we help Old Frontenac celebrate its 160th birthday! There'll be tours, history presentations, demonstrations of 19th c. craft, music, food---all sorts of fun (check out www.frontenac160.com) . We are there playing 19th century music; the website says 9-5 but really, the shows are 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the park. Old Frontenac is a little village time forgot, and it's a beautiful time of year to go there. Go south on Hwy 61 until Frontenac Station, take a left on county road 2. Drive 1.5 miles past the entrance for Frontenac State Park; you're there. Fun for all ages
Old Frontenac 160th Anniversary»Snake River Fur Post
Pine City,MNUSASnake River Fur Post Fall Gathering Dance
Time: 7:00 pm
Join Elite Rabble (aka New Pearl Buttons) at the Snake River Fur Post (formerly Northwest Co) for their annual Fall Gathering/Festival of the Voyageur. The event is both Sat. and Sun; we are there for the torchlight dance Saturday night, from 7-9 p.m.. No skill needed; all dances are fun, simple and taught on the spot! Bring your feet and your sense of fun! Check out the website for all the events of the weekend.
Snake River Fur Post Fall Gathering Dance»