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
June – September 2013
- Tuesday, June 25, 2013
O'Gara's Bar and Restaurant164 North Snelling AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
New Hibernia Review Book Launch
Time: 7:30 pm
Don and Sherry of Dunquin play Irish trad music to celebrate the new book of essays and poetry from New Hibernia Review (UST Irish Studies) "Extended Family: Essays on Being Irish". Emceed by Kieran Folliard of Kieran's Pub with readings by Jim Rogers, this will be a great event. O'Gara's Bar is a fitting setting for this august occasion. Free.
- Saturday, June 29, 2013
Trotter's CafeCleveland AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Dunq in the Milk Food Shelf Fundraiser
Time: 6:00 pm
Join Rosa Wells from Trout in the Milk and Don and Sherry from Dunquin as they play Celtic music for the dinner hour at Trotter's Cafe. All tips go to the Merriam Park Food Shelf, and Trotter's matches all your tips 100%! Eat well AND do good as you enjoy great tunes with your yummy food.
Dunq in the Milk Food Shelf Fundraiser» - Thursday, July 4, 2013
MN History Center345 W. Kellogg BoulevardSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Fourth of July at MNHS Center
Time: 12:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons play the MN History Center for their big Civil War celebration of The Glorious Fourth! We'll be playing four half hour sets from noon until 4:30. There'll be lots of displays, demos, entertainment for people of all ages and interests. And, you'll be home in time for the picnic and the fireworks! See link below for all the events.
Fourth of July at MNHS Center» - Sunday, July 14, 2013
St. Luke's Episcopal Church615 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
Lost Music Found In Historic LeDuc House
Time: 1:00 pm
Join members of The New Pearl Buttons plus fiddler Kathleen Green and singer Michael Ziegahn as they present songs and tunes from three generations of LeDuc family members in Hastings, as found by Sherry in two years' research into the music of the house. This lively historic program, held at St Luke's Episcopal Church in Hastings, is a unique look into the musical pasttimes in the LeDuc House from the 1840s through 1904. This event is free (or by donation, if you feel like it; donations are shared by St Luke's social charities programs and the Historic LeDuc Estate).
Lost Music Found In Historic LeDuc House» - Saturday, August 3, 2013
891 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul,MN 55104USAPianos on Parade B is for Battle Cry Reading
Time: 10:30 am
Ever wonder about all those funky, decorated pianos in outdoor spots all around Saint Paul? Ever wondered if anyone actually performs on them? Wonder no more: bring your kids and grandkids to hear Dave Geister and Pat Bauer read from their Civil War alphabet, "B is for Battle Cry", as Sherry plays the mushroom-decorated red piano in front of the Red Balloon Bookstore! (Don tootles the flute, too)--free, and wayyy too much fun!
Pianos on Parade B is for Battle Cry Reading» - Monday, August 5, 2013
Como Lake Pavilion1360 Lexington Parkway NorthSaint Paul,MN 55103USA
MMO Premiere of Sherry's New Music
Time: 7:00 pm
Dear Friends of Mandolins (FONs): it's that time of the year again: the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra premieres my new piece each August at the Como Lake Pavilion! This year's offering is in three-movements; it's called The Lilacs Suite, and is based on New England contradance forms of a reel, waltz and jig. Free, fun, and you can buy an ice cream cone to go with your listening pleasure! Concert is repeated August 12th at Centennial Lakes and August 19th at the Lake Harriet Bandshell.
MMO Premiere of Sherry's New Music» - Saturday, August 10, 2013
Minnesota irish FairHarriet IslandSaint Paul,MN 55101USA
Dunquin at MN Irish Fair
Time: 11:00 am
Don and Sherry from Dunquin appear in the Workshop Tent with guest singer John Wenstrom, presenting "Found in Translation: How Irish Music Became American". When Irish immigrants landed in America, they brought a rich vein of music which gradually was changed by American traditions. Come hear the subtle changes the marriage of these two traditions brought about. The MN Irish Fair is free and wonderful! We'll also play in the Trisceal Tearoom at 1 and 2:30 p.m.,Check out the link below for a full listing of events for this free three-day Irish celebration.
Dunquin at MN Irish Fair» - Monday, August 12, 2013
Centennial Lakes Park7499 France Avenue SouthEdina,MN 55435USA
MMO Plays Centennial Lakes Park in Edina
Time: 7:00 pm
MMO premiere of Sherry's new piece; see August 5th description.
- Saturday, August 17, 2013
Queen of Peace Friary1289 Lafond AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Annual Franciscan Brothers BBQ Block Party
Time: 2:30 pm
The Brothers in Brown are firing up the grill for their annual BBQ party! All invited; it's free, but a donation is always welcome. Dunquin will play lively Irish tunes to picnic by, from 4:30--6:30 p.m.---if we're lucky, Brother Conrad will do a star turn on the irish whistle! It's a heavenly way to celebrate your community; come on down!
- Monday, August 19, 2013
Lake Harriet Band Shell4135 West Lake Harriet ParkwayMinneapolis,MN 55435USA
MMO Plays Lake Harriet Band Shell
Time: 7:30 pm
MMO plays Sherry's new piece: see August 5th description.
- Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Alden Square Park1169 Gibbs AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55108USA
Dunquin Plays Alden Square Neighbors Potluck
Time: 6:00 pm
It's an annual event---kids, dogs, grandmas, parents, ALL the neighbors come for a potluck at Alden Square Park! (Alden Square is a "big tent" neighborhood, and you're all invited) Wednesday, August 21st; potluck starts at 6 p.m., music commences about 7 p.m. Bring a folding chair or blanket, and a dish to share. This is one of our favorite summer traditions!
- Sunday, August 25, 2013
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MNUSA
Music in the Orchard Concert at LeDuc
Time: 6:30 pm
The second concert of Music From the LeDuc Archives will be given in the LeDuc orchard starting at 6:30 p.m. August 25th. This one hour concert showcases the music found in the house and enjoyed by three generations of the Leduc family Fiddler Kathleen Green and tenor Michael Ziegahn join Don, Sherry and John from The New Pearl Buttons for an entertaining hour of music from 1840-1904. Concert is free; optional house tour begins at 5:30 and admission is charged for the tour.
Music in the Orchard Concert at LeDuc» - Sunday, September 8, 2013
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
LeDuc Civil War Weekend
Time: 12:00 pm
On the grounds of the Historic LeDuc Estate in Hastings, their annual Civil War weekend features all sorts of entertainment, both civilian and military demonstrations, tours and more. The trio of The New Pearl Buttons will play Sunday afternoon ONLY (event goes both Saturday and Sunday). More information at link below.Hear the hits of the 60s---1860s, that is!
LeDuc Civil War Weekend» - Saturday, September 21, 2013
Northwest Company Fur Post12551 Voyageur LanePine City,MN 55063USA
Northwest Co. Fur Post annual Fall Gathering
Time: 12:00 pm
Join Don and Sherry, of Elite Rabble and Dunquin, as they play the greatest hits of 1750--1810 on flute and piano at the fur post. This annual celebration traditionally brought all cultures together in autumn to feast, trade, celebrate and hang out. In addition to two afternoon music presentations, this year Don will teach a very easy workshop for kids, on "Getting Started on the Irish Tin Whistle". We'll have a few whistles to lend, but feel free to bring your own "D" metal whistle, if you like.
Northwest Co. Fur Post annual Fall Gathering»
We are there SATURDAY ONLY, but see the website for a list of ALL the weekend's events. This is a really fun event, and only an hour north of the Cities with a beautiful fall drive to go with it!