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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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September – June 2019
- Sunday, September 1, 2019
Waldmann\'s Brewery and Wurstery425 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmanns Labor Day Sunday
Time: 1:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons play at Waldmann's Brewery and Wurstery on Labor Day Sunday! Rest from your labors and come on down for cold beer and great food in an authentic 1857 saloon. All ages welcome. We're playing the hits of the sixties (1860s, that is) plus a few new gems from our irish and French collection.
- Sunday, September 8, 2019
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion Street (Highway 61)Hastings,MNUSA
LeDuc Estate Civil War Weekend
Time: 12:00 pm
The New Pearl Buttons present the music of the Civil War: songs and tunes the soldiers and their families loved. We'll play two or three times in afternoon (I'll update when I find out the exact times). Lots of demonstrations, food, entertainment, fascinating local lore of the Civil War.The weekend goes both Saturday and Sunday; we will be there Sunday only. Family friendly. Small admission to the event.
- Saturday, September 21, 2019
Historic Old Frontenac Village
Old Frontenac,MNUSAOld Frontenac 160th Anniversary
Time: 10:30 am
Join the New Pearl Buttons as we help Old Frontenac celebrate its 160th birthday! There'll be tours, history presentations, demonstrations of 19th c. craft, music, food---all sorts of fun (check out www.frontenac160.com) . We are there playing 19th century music; the website says 9-5 but really, the shows are 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the park. Old Frontenac is a little village time forgot, and it's a beautiful time of year to go there. Go south on Hwy 61 until Frontenac Station, take a left on county road 2. Drive 1.5 miles past the entrance for Frontenac State Park; you're there. Fun for all ages
Old Frontenac 160th Anniversary»Snake River Fur Post
Pine City,MNUSASnake River Fur Post Fall Gathering Dance
Time: 7:00 pm
Join Elite Rabble (aka New Pearl Buttons) at the Snake River Fur Post (formerly Northwest Co) for their annual Fall Gathering/Festival of the Voyageur. The event is both Sat. and Sun; we are there for the torchlight dance Saturday night, from 7-9 p.m.. No skill needed; all dances are fun, simple and taught on the spot! Bring your feet and your sense of fun! Check out the website for all the events of the weekend.
Snake River Fur Post Fall Gathering Dance» - Sunday, December 1, 2019
Waldmanns Brewery and Wurstery445 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmann Seasonal Music
Time: 1:00 pm
Come and join the New Pearl Buttons at the coolest (and oldest) brewery in Saint Paul on the first Sunday in December! They serve great food and libations; we'll serve up festive music of the season on fiddle, bagpipes , keyboards and more, We've got Breton and Austrian carols and stuff you just won't hear anywhere else. The band is there between 1-2:30 p.m., so come on down!
- Saturday, December 28, 2019
Tillie\'s Farmhouse Cafe232 North Cleveland Ave (at Marshall Ave)Saint Paul,MN 55104USA
Food Shelf Fundraiser at Tillies Cafe
Time: 6:00 pm
Eat well, hear good music, AND do good in your community: it's Dunquin's annual holiday food shelf fundraiser! ALL our tips go to the local food shelf, and they really need end-of-the-year help. Listen to great Celtic tunes and enjoy Tillie's from-scratch yummy food. No cover; music between 6-8 p.m.