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
April – July 2026
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
Macalester College1600 Grand AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
MN Scottish Fair and Highland Games
Time: 12:30 pm
It's back at Macalester College; we're so glad to play in the 'hood! Dalwhinnie will play for Scottish dancers at 12:30 and then a concert set of our own from 1:30-2:30 pm. Great Scottish fun, food, music, games of brawn, piping, all day from 9 am! Small admission fee and worth every penny!
MN Scottish Fair and Highland Games» - Friday, July 31, 2026
Alden Square Park1169 Gibbs AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55108United States
Dunquin at Alden Square Neighbors Potluck
Time: 6:00 pm
Come on out for the Alden Square Neighbors potluck---EVERYONE is a neighbor! Bring a chair or blanket for the concert. Potluck starts at 6 pm (you know what to do!) and music starts around 7 pm. We've been doing this for a few decades now! Enjoy great food and friends. See you!