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
May – August 2021
- Friday, June 25, 2021
in your living room!listen at home livestream
Dunquin Livestream at Tapestry
Time: 7:30 pm
Dunquin trio is pleased to be part of Tapestry Folkdance Center's concert series. Listen to us livestream on Friday June 25 at 7:30 pm---we'll bring you old faves and hot off the press great new tunes! There's a tip jar if you want to tip Tapestry or the band, but it's a free concert. Dance in your kitchen and on your porch! For more details, see tapestry.org
Dunquin Livestream at Tapestry» - Sunday, July 25, 2021
Waldmann\\\'s Brewery and Wurstery445 Smith Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Dunquin plays Waldmanns Biergarten
Time: 6:00 pm
We're back at one of our favorite venues, Waldmann's biergarten, playing Irish, American and all sorts of other tasty tunes from 6-8 p.m. The food and beer at this place is sublime and the atmosphere welcoming and fun! Come on down for a refreshing brew and great tunes!
Dunquin plays Waldmanns Biergarten» - Friday, July 30, 2021
Alden Square Park in St Anthony Park \'hood1130 Gibbs AvenueSaint Paul,MN
Dunquin Alden Square Potluck Gig
Time: 6:30 pm
We've been playing for the Alden Square summer neighborhood potluck for at least 15 years, but who's counting? It was canceled last year, but back this year! Bring a lawn chair and food to share (or, if that makes you uncomfortable, just bring your own food). You're all welcome; no need to live in St Anthony Park! It's in the gazebo in Alden Square Park, 1130 Gibbs Avenue, Saint Paul. Potluck starts at 6:30; music starts around 7 p..m. Free and always fun! Lively jigs and reels; heartmelting airs.
- Monday, August 2, 2021
Centennial Lakes Park7499 France Ave. SouthEdina,MN 55435USA
MMO Premieres The Gloria Suite by Sherry Ladig
Time: 7:00 pm
The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra will present a live premiere of my piece The Gloria Suite in three locations in August, on the 2nd, 29th and 30th. I am composer-in-residence for the MMO and write a new piece this year. This one, in three sections, honors the memory of my sister Gloria and reflects her personality.
MMO Premieres The Gloria Suite by Sherry Ladig»
The MMO also presents music from the past as well as contemporary pieces for mandolins. The concerts are given in the parks and are always free. - Saturday, August 14, 2021
Harriet Island
Saint Paul,MN 55102USADunquin at MN Irish Fair
Time: 1:00 pm
Dunquin returns to the Minnesota Irish Fair in August! Check their website: minnesotairishfair.org; it will be a smaller event this year, and different from previous years. We will play one of the Wee Stages (there will be four) on Saturday August 14th, 1-1:45 p.m. Stop on by! We'll give you great Irish tunes. Be sure to see their website for all details.
Dunquin at MN Irish Fair» - Sunday, August 15, 2021
LeDuc Historic Estate Orchard1629 Vermillion StreetHastings ,MNUSA
New Pearl Buttons LeDuc Orchard Series
Time: 6:30 pm
Listen to LeDuc's house band The New Pearl Buttons play American, Scottish and Irish tunes in this free outdoor concert. LeDuc Estate's orchard has played host to the annual August concert series for ten years or more, excepting 2020. We're baaaaack! Bring a lawn chair and a picnic and your whole family/friends ! Lively jigs and reels, heartmelting airs and waltzes. We're so glad to play for you!
New Pearl Buttons LeDuc Orchard Series» - Sunday, August 29, 2021
Sibley House Historic Site1357 Sibley memorial HighwayMendota,MN 55435USA
Sibley House Voyageur Days
Time: 11:00 am
Dunquin is at Sibley House historic site on Sunday August 20, playing French Canadian jigs and reels for their Voyageur Days! We'll play 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm in the Faribault House. There'll be lots of demos, displays and lore about territorial Minnesota and the role the French voyageurs played in it from 1750s-1840s. Small admission fee for adults; suitable for guests of all ages.
Sibley House Voyageur Days»Lake Harriet Band Shell4135 West Lake Harriet ParkwayMinneapolis,MN 55409USAMMO Presents Gloria Suite Mpls Premiere
Time: 6:00 pm
See August 2nd description. Event to be held August 29th at Lake Harriet Bandshell.
- Monday, August 30, 2021
Como Lakeside Pavilion1360 Lexington Parkway NorthSaint Paul,MN 55103USA
MMO Presents The Gloria Suite St Paul Premiere
Time: 7:00 pm
See August 2nd description. Concert to be held at Como Lakeside Pavilion in Saint Paul