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
October – May 2016
- Friday, October 7, 2016
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 vermillion StreetHastings,MNUSA
Bourbon Tasting at LeDuc
Time: 7:00 pm
Join the band at LeDuc Historic House Friday October 7th at 7 p.m. for their second bourbon tasting! There's a nip in the air and bourbon tastes so good in October. We'll play whiskey-related tunes and Amy and Co. will offer several American-made pours and food pairings. These sell out fast---make your reservation at 651-438-8480
Bourbon Tasting at LeDuc» - Saturday, November 5, 2016
Taylors Falls Community Hall
Taylors Falls,MNUSAAnnual Taylors Falls Art Show
Time: 11:00 am
The artisans of the St Croix Falls area gather each year in the Taylors Falls Community Hall (old train depot right in town) to present one of the finest art shows in the area. For decades Sherry and Don Ladig have played music on the Saturday afternoon of the weekend, for your shopping pleasure. This a select, high-quality art show (also affordable), perfect for selecting gifts for yourself or those on your holiday list. We play merry Irish and Scottish tunes from about 11 am until 3 p.m. Complimentary refreshments, too, and it's a glorious drive!
- Sunday, November 13, 2016
Mount Zion Temple1300 Summit AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55105USA
The Wind Gave Birth To Me: Song Cycle Poetry and Readings
Time: 2:00 pm
Join the Minnesota Vinkl, Womenperformhers, local composers as we present our new song cycle of Yiddish poems set to music by four composers. These early 20th c. poems, written by Jewish women, are in the often-neglected but rich "mameloschen", or "mother tongue" of Yiddish, and are rich, earthy and wonderful. The poems and songs are woven together with the history-rich narrative of Alison Morse. A small admission is requested at the door, but worth it! I wrote the "Muter Erd" song, and it was truly inspiring to be on the roster with the other women composers. This has been two years in the making, and it's great; come and listen for yourself. A discussion and complimentary refreshments follow the concert.
- Friday, November 18, 2016
Trotters Cafe and Bakery242 Celveland Avenue NorthSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Trotters Cafe Dunquin Food Shelf Fundraiser
Time: 6:00 pm
All tips go to the local food shelf on Friday November 18th from 6-8 p.m. as Dunquin plays at our favorite "local", Trotter's Café! Eat well, do good, AND hear great Irish tunes as you eat a tasty dinner prepared from fresh local ingredients. We give 100% of our tips to the Keystone Community Food Shelf and Trotter's kicks in some money too. Giving has never been easier or more enjoyable! Hope to see you all.
Trotters Cafe Dunquin Food Shelf Fundraiser» - Saturday, December 3, 2016
Hiawatha Elementary School3733 43rd Avenue SouthMinneapolis,MNUSA
Annual Failte Ball RSCDS Branch
Time: 2:00 pm
Even if you can't dance, for ten bucks you can come out and join the Royal Scottish Country Dancers for their annual Failte (Welcome) Ball ! Thistledown (Sherry, Pat O'Loughlin, Anne Benson and Ken Steffenson) plays for Scottish social dancing from 2-5:30 pm on December 3rd. Scottish social dancing is only recommended if you've had some practice, but the refreshments, music, and dressing up part is great fun, and all are welcome to partake of that!
Annual Failte Ball RSCDS Branch» - Saturday, December 10, 2016
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MNUSA
LeDuc Victorian Holiday Dinner
Time: 6:00 pm
This one always sells out fast! Enjoy an elegant gourmet Victorian dinner in Hastings' most beautiful house, accompanied by seasonal period music by Sherry, Don and Rosa. Wear your festive finery and enjoy an unforgettable evening! For reservations: 651-438-8480.
- Friday, January 20, 2017
LeDuc Historic Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MN 55033USA
LeDuc House Burns Night Scotch Tasting
Time: 7:00 pm
Join Dalwhinnie and the staff at the historic LeDuc House as we celebrate our favorite poet's night with great scotches, music, and other entertainment! We'll be playing tunes associated with Robbie Burns and tasting wonderful single malts. Reservations required and fill quickly; call to reserve your spot. 651-438-8480 is the number.
- Saturday, January 21, 2017
Celtic Junction836 North Prior AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55104USA
Scottish Fair McCracken Family Burns Night
Time: 6:30 pm
Join Dalwhinnie Scottish trio as we play for the annual family-friendly Burns Night at the Celtic Junction. It's got everything: bagpipes! Dance performances! Scottish ceilidh dancing with EASY dances taught by Chandi to Dalwhinnie's music! Toasts and wee drams and conviviality, oh my! Hope to see you there.