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
September – June 2021
- Saturday, September 11, 2021
Historic LeDuc Estate1629 Vermillion StreetHastings,MNUSA
LeDuc House Civil War Days
Time: 11:00 am
The New Pearl Buttons Deluxe edition (4 of us) with John Wenstrom will play Sunday ONLY; the event goes both days. We'll play three shows at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Come explore Minnesota's participation in the Civil War (we raised the first regiment!) and enjoy food, reenactments, music, displays and more! Always great for the whole family. On the grounds of historic LeDuc House in Hastings (tours available of the house, too). Modest admission fee.
LeDuc House Civil War Days» - Sunday, October 3, 2021
Waldmanns Brewery/Wurstery445 North Smith Ave (near High Bridge)Saint Paul,MN 55102USA
New Pearl Buttons at Waldmanns
Time: 1:00 pm
We're at Waldmann's Brewery/Wurstery for Oktoberfest October 3rd, 1--2:30 p.m. We expect to be outside and we'll bring you tasty tunes to go with your excellent beverages and great food! This is Saint Paul's oldest establishment--1857! No kidding! Still hospitable after all these years! Let's hope October's glorious weather will hold for what promises to be our last outdoor gig for the season.
New Pearl Buttons at Waldmanns» - Sunday, December 5, 2021
Waldmann\'s Brewery/Wurstery445 North Smith AvenueSaint Paul,MN 55102USA
Waldmann Seasonal Music
Time: 2:00 pm
Come join Dunquin at Waldmann's Brewery Sunday December 5th at 2 pm for beautiful seasonal music! We'll play old favorites, and then some REALLY old favorites (Breton medieval, anyone?) Tunes you know and love, and some you don't know yet, but will love! This is our favorite historic pub. Great food, libations, service and ambience you just can't get anywhere else. We look forward to seeing and entertaining you all!