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.
Learn more about Sherry Ladig ยป
Calendar
May – August 2022
- Friday, June 17, 2022
Alden Square Park in St Anthony Park1169 Gibbs AveSaint Paul,MNUSA
Alden Square Neighbors Concert
Time: 10:58 pm
Free and open to all--you're a neighbor if you come to Alden Square! We've done this over 20 years, with only one hiatus. Bring a dish to share (or just your own food if you're more comfortable) and a chair or blanket. Potluck starts at 6:30; Dunquin plays at 7 for about an hour. Enjoy the summer nights with us!
- Sunday, July 3, 2022
Lake City Patton ParkLyon Ave (Hwy 63) and High StreetLake City,MN 55041USA
Lake City Sesquicentennial Celebration
Time: 2:00 pm
Come join New Pearl Buttons Sunday July 3rd in Patton Park at Lyon Ave and High Street. My hometown of Lake City, MN is celebrating our 150th birthday, and we're so glad to be part of it! Lots of events throughout the summer; check their website. We'll play music of the 1870s era in the park starting at 2 pm. Free and fun for all!
Lake City Sesquicentennial Celebration» - Saturday, July 23, 2022
Lake City Sportsman\'s Club2200 So. Oak StreetLake City,MN 55041
Lake City Sesquicentennial Encampment
Time: 11:30 am
Continuing celebration of Lake City, MN's 150th birthday. Encampment at the Lake City Sportsman's Club. Demonstrations in camp cooking, blacksmithing , other skills. New Pearl Buttons play period music from about 11;30-12:30 pm
Lake City Sesquicentennial Encampment» - Sunday, July 24, 2022
Sibley House Historic Site
Mendota,MNUSASibley House Fur Trade Weekend
Time: 12:15 pm
Join the Buttons as we provide lively French Canadian reels and graceful dance music for the Sibley site's historic Fur Trade Weekend in old Mendota town. We play Sunday ONLY, twice in the afternoon, at 12:15 and 2:45 in the Faibault House. Lots of demonstrations, talks, fascinating lore provided by costumed interpreters about voyageurs at this site in the 18th and 19th centuries. See history come alive!
Sibley House Fur Trade Weekend» - Tuesday, August 2, 2022
LeDuc House Historic Site1629 Vermillion Street (park in back near orchard)Hastings,MNUSA
LeDuc House Orchard August Concerts
Time: 6:30 pm
Join us in the historic LeDuc House Orchard as we play music the family might have hear a hundred years ago! Bring your own picnic and something to sit on; stay for the pie and desserts provided on site. Event begins at 6:30 pm and goes until around 7:45, with one quick intermission. The orchard concerts are one of summer's most enjoyable events, and it's free! Hope to see you.
- Saturday, August 13, 2022
MN Irish Fair on Harriet Island
Saint Paul,MNUSAMN Irish Fair Dunquin at Celtic Corner
Time: 3:00 pm
It's back! Join us on Harriet Island in Saint Paul. Dunquin plays great Irish tunes, both hearty and heart-melting, for your listening pleasure from 3-3:45 pm in the Celtic Corner. There are TONS of great things going on from Friday night through Sunday; see website for full info.
MN Irish Fair Dunquin at Celtic Corner»