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
November – April 2013
- Saturday, November 9, 2013
Taylors Falls Depot Community Center312 Government StreetTaylors Falls,MN 55084USA
Taylors Falls Art Show 33 Years
Time: 12:00 pm
Come out Saturday afternoon to hear Don and Sherry from Dunquin play Irish and Scottish tunes to celebrate local artisans and crafts-people's beautiful wares! This is high quality show; get the jump on your holiday shopping .In the historic Taylors Falls Depot, both weekend days 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (we play Sat. afternoon 12-4 p.m.only)
- Sunday, November 17, 2013
Tapestry Folkdance Center3748 Minnehaha AvenueMinneapolis,MN 55406USA
Katie McNally and Sherry Ladig Scottish Concert
Time: 2:30 pm
Join fabulous Boston fiddler Katie McNally and local pianist Sherry Ladig at a fundraiser concert for the RSCDS Branch's special music fund! Katie is a terrific young Scottish-style fiddler; catch a rising star, and support an excellent cause. All donations go to the fund. Admission at the door $12-15 (according to your means).
Katie McNally and Sherry Ladig Scottish Concert» - Saturday, December 7, 2013
Celtic Junction836 North Prior AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Thistledown Plays the RSCDS Failte Ball
Time: 6:00 pm
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society holds their annual Failte ("welcome") Ball to kick off the holiday season! Scottish band Thistledown plays for your listening and dancing pleasure.To attend the Ball's dessert buffet and listen to the music, please contact the website below. (The dancing is not recommended for beginners; previous Scottish country dancing knowledge is required. Nondancing guests are welcome to join in the food buffet and listening fun at a reduced price).
Thistledown Plays the RSCDS Failte Ball» - Sunday, December 8, 2013
LeDuc Historic Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55063USA
Historic LeDuc Estate Holiday Dinner
Time: 5:00 pm
Victorian merriment and delicious food combine in one memorable evening in Hastings at General and Mary LeDuc's 1866 house! Join Don and Sherry Ladig and Pat Bauer and Dave Geister for a gourmet dinner, costumed period music and readings, LeDuc family style. This special event has limited seating and sells out early, so contact the LeDuc Estate for reservations soon.
Historic LeDuc Estate Holiday Dinner» - Saturday, January 25, 2014
Celtic Junction836 Prior AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Burns Night Celebration
Time: 7:00 pm
Join dancers, the Macalester Pipe Band, Don and Sherry Ladig (of Dunquin and Dalwhinnie) playing for Scottish social dancing with Chandi McCracken teaching,as they celebrate the natal day of Scotland's most famous son! There will be Scottish performances of music, poetry and dance; haggis samples, complimentary tea and shortbread, toasts, and Scottish Country Dancing (that's where we come in) and other fun stuff associated with Rabbie B. At only $20 advance admission ($25 at the door), this is the most affordable public Burns Night in town. To get the advance tickets, go to this site: mnscottishfair.org/burnsevent.html. This event sponsored by MN Scottish Fair and Highland Games.Social Hour begins at 7 p.m.; program commences at 8 p.m. Scottish meat pies, bridies, beer and wine available for purchase. All Burns, all the time!
Burns Night Celebration» - Friday, February 7, 2014
Olivet Congregational Church Hall1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Twelfth Annual Scottish Island Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
We're playing the dozens this year! Warm up a cold winter's night with fabulous Scottish entertainment. Join Dunquin, Audrey McClellan and special musical guests Lisa Soltermann and Rosa Wells as we present "Roots and Branches: Scottish Music in the New World". We've got some great fiddle tunes from Scotland, Appalachia and Cape Breton, as well as the melting airs and songs we all love.There will be the famous tea at the interval--no extra charge! Admission is $15 at the door (no advance sales). Doors open at 7 p.m. and concert is at 7:30. Come out and have a great time, Scottish style!
- Sunday, February 16, 2014
Landmark Center75 West Fifth StreetSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
A Scottish Ramble
Time: 12:00 pm
Join with Thistledown, RSCDS Dancers; Scottish vendors, pipe bands, and more for the annual Scottish Ramble at Landmark Center! "Nothing's cooler than kilts in February"--get the full scoop and schedule at the link below. Thistledown will be playing approximately at 12:30-ish until about 2 p.m. in their 'variety show" of songs, tunes, and dance accompaniment.Great Scottish fun for all!.
A Scottish Ramble»