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
March – June 2013
- Saturday, March 2, 2013
Minnesota History Center345 W. Kellogg Blvd.Saint Paul,MN 55102USA
Civil War Weekend Opener at History Center
Time: 12:00 pm
This spring the MN History Center mounts a major exhibit, "Minnesota in the CIvil War". Join the" Buttons" on opening day for an afternoon of music and presentations; we'll have at least three 45 minute shows between noon and 4 p.m.. There will be activities and exhibits galore for all ages and levels of interest; check out their website for a full listing of events. (we'll also play May 4 and July 4; more on those later)
Civil War Weekend Opener at History Center» - Saturday, March 16, 2013
Landmark Center125 W Fifth StreetSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
IMDA Irish Celebration at Landmark
Time: 3:15 pm
Join Dunquin trio (and, literally, a cast of thousands!) at Landmark Center for their annual two day celebration of All Things Irish. We'll be playing the quiet(er) Tearoom in Room 317---a welcome getaway from the hustle elsewhere in the day. Hear the gentler, more soulful side of Irish music. We're there Saturday only, but see the website below for the full schedule of events Saturday and Sunday.
IMDA Irish Celebration at Landmark» - Sunday, March 17, 2013
St. Olaf Catholic Church215 South 8th StreetMinneapolis,MN 55402USA
St Patrick's Day at St Olaf Church
Time: 5:00 pm
Join Thistledown as we play our annual St Pat's celebration at St Olaf Church (hey, everyone's Irish on March 17). This year we are playing AFTER Saturday Mass for the green lemonade gathering, from 5-6 p.m. Expect corned beef sandwiches and even cornier Irish songs, and lively jigs and reels.
- Saturday, March 30, 2013
Trotter's Cafe232 Cleveland Avenue NorthSaint Paul ,MN 55104USA
DunQ in the Milk Rides Again
Time: 6:00 pm
Join Sherry and Don from Dunquin and Rosa from Trout in the Milk, as they play once again at Trotter's Cafe for a community food shelf fundraiser! We had a great time and raised money for the food shelf with your generous tips in January; so much so that we decided to do it again! Eat well, do good, have fun, all at the same time!
DunQ in the Milk Rides Again» - Saturday, April 20, 2013
The Celtic Junction846 Prior AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
RSCDS Grand Ball
Time: 7:00 pm
Don and Sherry from Dunquin join terrfic, talented guest fiddler Katie McNally from Boston, playing music for the RSCDS' Grand Ball! This is a great opportunity to hear one of the best Scottish fiddlers in the world---and don't worry, we won't make you dance. Reduced admssion to the event for "listeners". Katie will also host workshops in Scottish fiddle style the day after the Ball. For details, see website below.
RSCDS Grand Ball» - Saturday, May 4, 2013
Minnesota History Center345 W. Kellogg BoulevardSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
MNHS Civil War Family Day
Time: 12:00 pm
Join The New Pearl Buttons, dozens of costumed Civil War interpreters, and the best Abe Lincoln actor in the world for a fun and informative Family Day at the History Center! From 12-4 p.m. there will be hands-on activities, demos, entertainment---the "Buttons" will play three 40 minute shows throughout the afternoon.
MNHS Civil War Family Day» - 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»