Barry and Sally Childs-Helton

Barry and Sally Childs-Helton are filk writers and singers.  Both Barry and Sally have PhDs in folklore from Indiana University. ( That said, their song Alphabet Soup shows their feelings on the value of their doctorate and PhD degrees.)  They are based in Indiana.   They are former members of The Black Book Band and current members of Wild Mercy.  In 2003, they were inducted into the Filk Hall of Fame. 

Discography
 Escape from Mundania 
 Paradox 1989, Space Opera House
 Tempus Fugitives 2001, Dodeka Records (Rerelease of tracks from Escape from Mundania and Paradox)
 First Contact (with Black Book Band)

Pegasus Awards
1988 Best Performer
1994 (w/ Black Book Band) Best Performer

Pegasus Nominations
1988  Best Writer/Composer
1990  Best Writer/Composer
1991  (Sally alone) Best Performer
1991  (Sally alone) Best Writer/Composer
1992  Best Genre Crossover Con Man Blues
1992  Best Genre Crossover Pearly Gate Blues (Jim & Tammy)
1993  Best Performer
1993  Best Writer/Composer
2000  Best End of the World Song Cosmic Drain

References

Category:American musical duos
Category:Filkers
Category:Living people
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)