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
February – May 2014
- 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» - Saturday, March 1, 2014
Trotter's Cafe and Bakery232 Cleveland Ave. NorthSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
DunQ in the Milk Foodshelf Fundraiser
Time: 6:00 pm
Join Don and Sherry (from Dunquin) and Rosa Wells (from Trout in the Milk) as we become--Ta-Da!- Dunq In The Milk for one night at Trotter's Cafe. We'll play Irish and Scottish tunes in the dinner hours of 6-8 p.m. ALL tips go to the Merriam Park Foodshelf, AND Trotter's staff matches your donations 100% ! Eat well and do good at the same time (Trotter's features great locally sourced food and from-scratch homecooking, yum!)
- Monday, March 17, 2014
St Olaf Catholic Church215 South 8th StreetMinneapolis,MN 55104USA
St Patrick's Day at St Olaf Church
Time: 12:00 pm
OK, what is a Scando-saint doing celebrating his Irish cousin's day? Having lots of fun, that's what! Thistledown plays this downtown Minneapolis church's "hooley" starting around noon on St Pat's. Corned beef sandwiches, cornier songs, green lemonade, Irish tunes. Free, but a goodwill offering is always appreciated.
Landmark Center75 West Fifth StreetSaint Paul,MN 55102USAIMDA St Patrick's Day Celebration
Time: 3:30 pm
Join Dunquin and a cast of hundreds as we celebrate one of the region's biggest Irish events on March 17th! We will be playing the queiter side of Irish music in the Tearoom (Room 317). Take a break from the boisterous, and join us for a cup of tea and sweet tunes before rejoining the affray! There is a TON of music and dance; see link below.
IMDA St Patrick's Day Celebration» - Saturday, April 12, 2014
The Celtic Junction836 Prior Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
RSCDS Annual Grand Ball
Time: 6:00 pm
Join the Royal Country Dance Society and Thistledown Band as we present the annual Grand Ball at the Celtic Junction April 12th. Although the Scottish country dancing is recommended ONLY for experienced dancers who know the dances, the event is open to all. There are two rates: for dancers ($35.00) and for non-dancers ($25.00) who would like to share a meal (heavy appetizers, desserts and drinks) and then listen to the lively music and share in the socializing during the evening. Food and fun begin at 6 p.m; the grand march kicks off at 7:30 p.m. The evening is always a great excuse to get dressed up and enjoy a festive time with friends old and new! And the music will be fabulous (says the pianist Sherry, if I do say so myself). For details, check out the website below.
RSCDS Annual Grand Ball» - Wednesday, May 7, 2014
MacPhail Center for Music501 South 2nd StreetMinneapolis,MN 55401USA
The Lilacs Suite for New Horizons String Orchestra
Time: 7:30 pm
Come out and hear Sherry's new piece for hammered dulcimer and MacPhail's New Horizons Orchestra, The Lilacs Suite! May 7th at 7:30 p.m.; free; Antonello Hall at downtown Minneapolis MacPhail Center for Music. Judith Eisner commissioned this piece for her adult string orchestra, with a starring role for Stu Janis on hammered dulcimer. The Lilacs Suite, in three movements, has a decidedly New England-style vibe: a contradance reel, a waltz, and an Irish-style jig. The orchestra is great fun and so is the piece, so come on down! Free and suitable for all audiences.
The Lilacs Suite for New Horizons String Orchestra»