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 2018
- Sunday, November 4, 2018
Waldmann\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 Smith Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmanns Sunday Brunch
Time: 1:00 pm
See description for October 7th brunch at Waldmann's Brewery and Wurstery.
- Sunday, December 2, 2018
Waldmann\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmann December Sunday Brunch
Time: 1:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons continue our first Sunday of the month tradition at Waldmann's Brewery and Wurstery, playing seasonal music for your dining pleasure 1-2:30 p.m. This time our friend Tom Klein steps in with his uillean pipes and plays some duets with Don: piping power! ! You'll hear some fine Celtic and French tunes this month (Rosa returns to us in January).Come enjoy great food, beer and music!
- Saturday, December 8, 2018
Hiawatha Elementary School/Howe Campus3733 43rd Avenue SouthMinneapolis,MNUSA
RSCDS Annual Failte Ball
Time: 2:00 pm
"Failte" means "welcome" in Scots gaelic. Each year the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society holds a ball with tasty appetizers, sweets and drinks, Scottish country dancing, and live music. Although the dances are not as difficult as many in this tradition, Scottish country dancing is not recommended unless you have some experience with this tradition. There is a separate, less expensive admission option for spectators who wish to eat, watch the fun, and listen to music (check the RSCDS website for all details). It's a great opportunity to dress up and enjoy a festive occasion; everyone is very friendly! This is an matinee dance, 2-6 p.m.
RSCDS Annual Failte Ball» - Sunday, January 6, 2019
Waldmann\\\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 No Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Music at Waldmanns Brunch
Time: 1:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons play all the hits of the 60s---1860s that is---in the coolest venue in town: an 1857 stone saloon near the High Bridge in Saint Paul! Come out for brunch (excellent food and drink) and enjoy the cafe music of Bohemia, Austria, and other locales. We play from 1-2:30 pm. Waldmann's Brewery and Wurstery is fast becoming a great music venue for musicians of all styles.
- Saturday, January 19, 2019
Tillie\'s Farmhouse CafeCleveland Avenue at Marshall AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Tillies Cafe Foodshelf Fundraiser
Time: 6:00 pm
Dunquin plays our greatest Irish and Scottish hits during dinner hours, from 6-8 pm. Dine well, hear great Celtic tunes, AND support the local Keystone Community Food Shelf with your tips! ALL tips go to this great neighborhood resource.
- Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Tillie\\\'s Farmhouse KitchenCorner of Cleveland and Marshall AvenuesSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Locals Poetry Night at Tillies
Time: 6:00 pm
Don, Sherry and John Wenstrom play American 19th c. music at Tillies' Cafe for an hour before the big poetry night, where Thomas R Smith and Michael Moos read! Michael has a long-awaited book of poetry out, published by Ashland Press, and it is a Really Big Deal ! We're celebrating. Music goes from 6-7 pm; poetry goes from 7-8. The food's from-scratch and fabulous; there's a great selection of libations. Come out and support local poets and musicians! No cover charge.
- Friday, February 1, 2019
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Annual Scottish Island Concert
Time: 7:00 pm
Once again, the Scottish island of Eilean Dubh magically appears, like Brigadoon, in Olivet Congegational Church's social hall ! Dunquin musicians Sherry, Don and Rosa welcome guest musician Tom Juenemann on accordion, with a terrific lineup of great soulful and spirited tunes on Scottish smallpipes, accordion, piano and fiddle, plus readings by author Audrey McClellan. And, of course, there's the scrumptious Scottish Tea at the interval, included in the $15 admission (what a deal!) If you love great Scottish music and a memorable evening on the island, be sure to be there! (Doors open at 7 pm; music starts at 7:30. $15 at the door ; no advance sales).
- Sunday, February 3, 2019
Waldmann\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 No. Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmanns Brewery PreValentine Blast
Time: 1:00 pm
Join Don, Sherry and Rosa as we play Austrian, German and Bohemian 19th century tunes for your dining pleasure during brunch, 1-2:30 pm ! We'll play the romantic side: lots of waltzes, mazurkas, lendlers in this beautiful 1857 stone saloon---Valentine's Day is coming up soon! What's more romantic than beer and sausages?!
- Saturday, February 16, 2019
Tapestry Folkdance Center3748 Minnehaha AvenueMinneapolis,MN 55406USA
Thistledown Contradance at Tapestry
Time: 7:30 pm
A long time ago (about 35 years), four young musicians with defineable waists and lots of hair were known to play music for contradancing at Tapestry Folkdance center. We all have different bands now, are a bit thicker in the middle and thinner on top of our heads, and have decided to play a dance together again at the Thistledown Reunion Contra. Come out, dance or just catch up with your fellow creaky-knees friends. Cheese Nips and free cassettes (remember those?) for all!