Rodrigo y Gabriela performing on Tuesday night at Wolf Trap. Photo by Andi Kling.

In the nearly three years since we last checked in with Rodrigo y Gabriela, the dynamic acoustic-guitar duo has been keeping quite busy. Their self-titled major label debut album brought their hybrid, metal-inspired sound to the masses, leading to sell-out crowds at clubs the world over, along with stops at many premier music festivals.

As their audience grew, it was no surprise that they would leave the club scene and start playing larger venues, as they did on Tuesday night at Wolf Trap. They delivered what has become the norm for these two unique musicians — an evening of impeccable musicianship, inspired solos, and a warm rapport with the audience.

Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero are refreshingly free of pretense, and their approach to performing reflects that ethos. The jean-and-t-shirt-clad pair walked onto a stage whose only props were a set of lights and what appeared to be road cases on which they could sit. On a simple backdrop, muted projections were added to the color palette, but in the end, the music was the sole focus of the evening.

Touring in support of their most recent effort, 11:11, a collection of original compositions paying tribute to eleven artists that inspired them, Rodrigo y Gabriela began the evening with “Hanuman,” an homage to Carlos Santana. Immediately they assumed the roles that complement each other so well, with Rodrigo providing the melodies over Gabriela’s unique rhythm playing.