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
November – April 2011
- Saturday, December 3, 2011
Triune Masonic Hall1898 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
RSCDS Failte Ball
Time: 7:00 pm
Thistledown Band, with Sherry Ladig as pianist, will play the annual Royal Scottish Country Dance Society's annual Failte, or Welcome, Ball on December 3rd, with a Grand March starting at 7 p.m., at the Triune MasonicHall in Saint Paul. The ball features easy, called Scottish country dances and a fabulous dessert buffet at intermission. For more details and how to sign up, go to www.rscds-twincities.org.
RSCDS Failte Ball» - Sunday, December 4, 2011
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
Historic LeDuc Estate Holiday Dinner
Time: 5:00 pm
This event books fast! Join Don and Sherry Ladig from the New Pearl Buttons, with their friends Dave and Pat Geister, authors, at the historic LeDuc Estate in Hastings, MN, as this beautiful Victorian house presents their annual four-course sumptuous holiday dinner and seasonal entertainment. Candlelight , music, readings and a mouth-watering dinner combine to make a memorable evening out.
Historic LeDuc Estate Holiday Dinner» - Sunday, January 15, 2012
The New Pearl Buttons on KFAI
Time: 9:00 am
The New Pearl Buttons will be guests of Dan Rein on his World Beat show, Sunday January 15th, 9-10 a.m. They'll play music of the American Civil War era, a taste of their live show at Hosmer Library the following Saturday.
- Saturday, January 21, 2012
Hosmer Public Library347 East 36th StreetMinneapolis,MN 55408USA
Pearl Buttons at Hosmer Library
Time: 2:00 pm
Celebrate January with a family-friendly Civil War music concert at Hosmer Library, Saturday, January 21st at 2 p.m.. The New Pearl Buttons play and sing the Greatest Hits of 1862, American-style, and invite audience members to join in on the choruses! Free and fun.
- Friday, February 3, 2012
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Tenth Annual Scottish Island Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
Save the date! This year's Eilean Dubh (Scottish Island) concert is our TENTH trip to the island, and we'll offer a very special blend of Scottish tunes, songs readings, with a wonderful Scottish tea at intermission! Join Dunquin, guest artist Lisa Soltermann, and author Audrey McClellan, and become an "islander" for a magical evening on Eilean Dubh. Friday, February 3rd; doors open at seven; concert 7:30 p.m. in Olivet Congregational's Social Hall. A complimentary Scottish Tea is included in the $12 admission at the door (no advance ticket sales). Doors open at 7 p.m.
- Friday, February 10, 2012
NorthWest Company Fur Post12551 Voyageur LanePine City,MN 55063USA
NorthWest Fur Post Concert Series
Time: 7:30 pm
Don and Sherry Ladig will play wooden flute and keyboards in their "Crosscurrents: Folk to Classical, circa 1805" concert at the NorthWest Fur Post in Pine City on Friday, February 10th, starting at 7:30 p.m. The "serious" composers of the day borrowed tunes of the streets and broadsides; the folk musicians in turn grabbed the melodies of the classical musicians. Here's where it all comes together! (Admission charge at the site).
NorthWest Fur Post Concert Series» - Monday, February 13, 2012
Rochester Public Library101 Second Street SERochester,MN 55904USA
Rochester Reads Kickoff Event
Time: 7:00 pm
Tell your friends in the Rochester area to come out to hear the New Pearl Buttons on Monday February 13th, 7 p.m. start time. We'll play Civil War music for the official Rochester Reads program in the auditorium of the Rochester Public Library, kicking off their year-long festivities. More information below. Support your local libraries!
Rochester Reads Kickoff Event» - Sunday, February 19, 2012
Landmark Center5th and Market StreetsSaint Paul,MN 55101USA
Scottish Ramble at Landmark Center
Time: 1:00 pm
Join Thistledown and the Royal Scottish country Dancers for their annual Scottish music and dance variety show Sunday afternoon, February 19th at Landmark Center! Doors open at noon; show begins at 1 p.m. The Scottish Ramble showcases the best of Scottish culture: music, dance, piping, food, demonstrations, Scottish merchandise and more! Check out their website below for complete details.
Scottish Ramble at Landmark Center» - Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Olivet Congregational Church1850 Iglehart AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
O'Rourke's Feast Winter Concert
Time: 7:30 pm
O'Rourke's Feast, Irish music legend Paddy O'Brien's big ceili band, offers a lively and soulful traditional music treats on Tuesday, February 28th, 7:30 p.m. at Olivet Congregational Church in Saint Paul. Sherry is pleased to play piano for this talented and diverse group; we've got a few new tunes and some lovely old favorites. Come on down!
O'Rourke's Feast Winter Concert»