Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

I Got You Babe

Nothing is quite so innocently charming as an amorous singing duo. From Sonny and Cher to Johnny and June, the history of popular music is littered with matrimonial musical mates. So it is that we reintroduce Hudson Valley-based duo Mike and Ruthy, formerly of alt-folk darlings The Mammals. Their 2008 debut, the aptly titled Honeymoon Agenda, was well received by numerous regional press outlets — including this one — for its striking collection of harmony-laden, indie-tinged Americana. The pair’s latest effort, Waltz of the Chickadees, mostly picks up where that disc left off, except for one thing: It’s even better. Fall in love all over again this Thursday, June 11, at The Skinny Pancake in Burlington.