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
October – May 2014
- Saturday, November 8, 2014
Taylors Falls Depot Community Center312 Government StreetTaylors Falls,MN 55084USA
Annual Taylors Falls Art Show
Time: 12:00 pm
This is the kickoff art show to the holiday season, and one of the highest quality. Held in the old train depot (now a community center), this long-running show features local artisans: pottery, jewelry, paintings, fiber arts, tiles, turned wood pieces and more! Don and Sherry from Dunquin play music Saturday afternoon (show goes two days). Complimentary refreshments and a beautiful country drive; lots of beautiful handmade things to see and buy. What could be better?
- Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Minnesota History CenterKellogg BoulevardSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
The Election of 1864: An Election Like No Other
Time: 10:30 am
Join the New Pearl Buttons as they provide musical support for the MNHS Center's Seniors in Mind program on the Election of 1864 (not just for seniors, by the way). Slide show/ lecture with Civil War music is $2 (not included in the general admission to the History Center) and reservations are highly recommended at 651-259-3015. Heated politics is not a new thing in American elections! This amusing and informative show is bound to sell out!
The Election of 1864: An Election Like No Other» - Friday, November 21, 2014
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
LeDuc House Scotch Tasting RESCHEDULED
Time: 7:00 pm
(Please note: this event was originally on the calendar for October, but has been rescheduled for Nov 21. Sorry for any inconveniece).
LeDuc House Scotch Tasting RESCHEDULED»
Join Don, Sherry and Rosa (Dunquin), Highland piper Andrew Fox, and at least eight wonderful scotches and complimentary foods in historic, beautiful LeDuc House in Hastings! This is a great chance to sample wonderful whiskies and be entertained in a gorgeous Victorian house, all for $25. Reservations are required, as seating is limited. Please call the LeDuc House at 651-437-7055. - Friday, December 5, 2014
Celtic Junction836 Prior Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Christmas With O'Rourke's Feast
Time: 7:30 pm
Kick off the holiday festivities with Paddy O'Brien's big ceili band, O'Rourke's Feast and special guest singer Erin Hart, as they present a lively and lovely holiday concert, Irish style, at the Celtic Junction! This is not your heard-em-all-before presentation: we'll have some rarely heard Christmas tunes and songs for your listening pleasure. Admission at the door $15 regular/$10 seniors and kids. Come on down!
Christmas With O'Rourke's Feast» - Saturday, December 6, 2014
Celtic Junction836 Prior Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55204USA
RSCDS Annual Failte Ball
Time: 6:00 pm
Join Thistledown Band and the members of the Royal Country Dance Society for their annual Failte (it means "welcome") Ball at the Celtic Junction. This is an event for beginner dancers; some rudimentary Scottish country dance instruction is recommended if you wish to dance (see link), but all are welcome for the social fun (great appetizers and drinks) and for listening to the lovely Scottish tunes. Thistledown has played this event for many years; get your best Scottish finery on (think Outlander and the ball they have) and have a great time! For more, see link (admission charged at different levels of participation).
RSCDS Annual Failte Ball» - Sunday, December 14, 2014
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
LeDuc Holiday Dinner
Time: 5:30 pm
The LeDuc House presents its lovely annual tradition: a four course holiday dinner in a gorgeous Victorian mansion, with musical and other entertainment. Don, Sherry, and Rosa (wearing our Victorian holiday finery) will provide seasonal tunes for your listening pleasure. Seating is limited and reservations fill up quickly; call 651-437-7055. It's a night to remember!
LeDuc Holiday Dinner» - Saturday, January 17, 2015
Celtic Junction836 Prior Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
MN Scottish Celtic Dance Assoc Burns Night
Time: 6:30 pm
What better way to celebrate the birthday of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns, than with a whole bunch of Scottish dancers and musicians? Come join the MSCDA, Dalwhinnie (Don, Sherry and fiddler Rosa), and a cast of dozens of Scots entertainers as they present the second annual Burns Night at the Celtic Junction. Light appetizers, dance instruction by the McCrackens, Scottish entertainment included in the modest $22 admission (see website below for tickets). Beer and wine available for purchase at the cash bar. Kilts optional; fun guaranteed! Social Hour commences 6:30 pm, regular entertainment program at 7:30 pm. Scots Wha-hey!
MN Scottish Celtic Dance Assoc Burns Night» - Friday, January 30, 2015
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
LeDuc Historic Estate Burns Night
Time: 7:00 pm
Join Don, Sherry and Rosa (of Dunquin and Dalwhinnie) and Andrew Fox, Highland piper and singer, at the LeDuc Estate's first annual Burns Night/ Scotch Tasting at the LeDuc House. Event starts at 7 pm. Scotch tasting, great Scottish appetizers, and a whole lot of Robbie Burns-based entertainment will be offered in this beautiful Victorian house. Seating is limited; call the LeDuc House for reservations: 651-437-7055.
LeDuc Historic Estate Burns Night»