Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion at Caffe Lena - 05/19/2012

Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion

The husband-and-wife duo Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion have accomplished a great deal in the six years since they formed their musical partnership. Between the release of their 2005 debut album Exploration, and their new, full-length Bright Examples they've undertaken a busy tour schedule both as a duo and as part of the "Guthrie Family Rides Again" tour (with Sarah Lee's dad, Arlo Guthrie). They've also released the children's album Go Waggaloo (Smithsonian Folkways), a live DVD entitled Folk Song, a solo album by Johnny (Ex Tempore), and brought two fresh folksingers into the world (their daughters Olivia and Sophia). Their new album features the spine-tingling harmonies and country-rock sound they're known for, but leaning in the direction of colorful, dreamy songs with a retro '60s flair. In the opinion of reviewers and fans alike, this duo has clearly found their sweet spot.