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The Ditty Bops
Acoustic / Folk / Jazz

The Ditty Bops



Los Angeles
United States

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Last Login:  10/19/2009
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Member Since8/12/2005
Band WebsiteTheDittyBops.com
Band MembersAbby and Amanda. We don't check our myspace account so for booking, licensing or publicity inquiries only please contact us Here

Influencesmany influences including folk, western swing, early jazz and classic rock.
Sounds Like"I Stole Your Wishes" video directed by The Ditty Bops, from the new album "Summer Rains":


Record LabelFirst two records on Warner Bros, now we're indie
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Swedish American Hall San Francisco, California
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Lobero Theater Santa Barbara, California

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   About The Ditty Bops
Since the release of their Grammy Award nominated album "Summer Rains," Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald - also known as The Ditty Bops - continue to bewitch their listeners with iridescent golden harmonies, playful storytelling, and a visionary lyrical worldview.

The duo is also well known for its live shows. As Interview magazine says, “these vaudevillian vamps are putting the show back in showmanship.” They have been featured on Late Night with Conan O’Brian, The Late Late Show with Craig Fergusson, The L Word, Extra, NPR’s All Things Considered, and A Prairie Home Companion, and have toured with diverse performers including Tegan and Sara, Tori Amos, Nancy Sinatra, The Dresden Dolls, and Nickel Creek. Their music has also appeared on ABC’s Gray’s Anatomy, Men in Trees, Ellen and in numerous films and commercials.

Abby DeWald (vocals, guitar, piano) and Amanda Barrett (vocals, mandolin, ukulele) see performance as just one facet of their artistry. In 2006, they chose an unorthodox method to promote their second album “Moon Over the Freeway.” Abby and Amanda hit the road for a four-month tour, traveling cross-country from Los Angeles to New York City solely by bicycle. They rode over 4,700 miles and performed 40 concerts along the way to promote clean air and cycling. For their efforts they were named as one of Billboard Magazine’s Top Ten Green Bands and have been awarded numerous awards for their environmental activism.

In Spring 2007, they worked to help pass America’s first plastic bag ban in San Francisco, for which Abby and Amanda were presented with a certificate of honor from the city’s Board of Supervisors. That Summer, they toured through farming communities across the country, to bring attention the struggles and achievements of family farmers. Their tour raised money for sustainable farmers and culminated with a performance at Willie Nelson’s nonprofit concert Farm Aid.

In 2008, Abby and Amanda reinvented their urban life - ditching their cars and converting their cement driveway into a living, edible garden, complete with organic fruit trees and dark leafy greens. Drawing inspiration from this, they wrote a new crop of songs for “Summer Rains,” their first independent release. A nostalgic throwback to times when record packaging was as exciting as the music itself, Abby and Amanda designed “Summer Rains” with elaborate pop-up art made from recycled materials and were nominated for a Grammy for “Best Recording Package.”

This year, Amanda and Abby sang with Bob Dylan on his new album Christmas in the Heart, with royalties from sales being donated to Feeding America to provide meals to millions of people in need. They also sang on Natalie Merchant’s upcoming album which is due out in February. This year also saw the creation of The Amanda Barrett & Abby DeWald Music and Art Collective – celebrating the creative spirit of the duo’s lifelong artistic partnership. Their first projects included the hauntingly beautiful six-song recording Songs For Steve and their first kids book entitled Ruffy Loves to Exercise – a story about friendship, healing and bike-safety. Currently they are working on upcoming art books, stories, albums and a musical.

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Squeeze Box Ritischka

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Nov 8 2009 4:09 AM

Thanks Gals!
Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Nov 7 2009 10:14 PM

Hello,

We’re just dropping by to say howdy and thanks for being friends with us

We hope you have a great day

~the Urban Monroes
60 Tigres

60 Tigres



Nov 6 2009 7:36 PM

"Garage" es nuestro 2do Ep.. descargalo en: http://garage.delhotel.com
Y estamos presentando nuestro Nuevo video de la canción Garage en HD... Entra a nuestro Myspace o Da clic a este link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbgzd_xpD8g

Mientras tanto te invitamos a que pases a delhotel.com y descubras una parte de la escena regiomontana que no esta en el radio y que es parte de nuestra familia.
En Ventura, Mr. Racoon, Album, Club Comfort.. y toda la musica de 60 TIGRES.
T.A.S.T.Y

Tasty Nights



Nov 5 2009 4:41 AM

WE ARE OPEN!! THE PARTY NEVER STOPS!
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Johnny on the Rise

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Nov 4 2009 3:02 PM

I love skinny bones. Great freakin' jam. Your sound is hypnotizing.
strawfoot

strawfoot



Nov 3 2009 1:35 PM

Howdy Ditty Bops...Strawfoot just wanted to drop by and show a little love.
Jenna

Jenna Wilkerson



Nov 3 2009 12:48 AM

Nice Profile :-)
Johnny on the Rise

Johnny on the Rise



Oct 31 2009 1:44 PM

Thank you for the add. Wonderful. If you come listen to our music, we'd like it very much. Mad respect.
Eric

Eric Miller



Oct 31 2009 5:33 AM

Thanks for the wonderful show tonight. Denveronians love you!
AMNESIA 47

AMNESIA 47



Oct 31 2009 5:22 AM

:) thanks for the friendship ! :D
SILVER THREAD TRIO

SILVER THREAD TRIO



Oct 31 2009 3:57 AM

Nice playing with you! The Sonoran desert adores you.
Rise With The Fallen (NEW EP NOW ON ITUNES!)

Rise With The Fallen (NEW EP NOW ON ITUNES!)



Oct 28 2009 7:59 AM

We just posted our new EP and we'd like it if you'd be able to check it out and tell us what you think! Hope to hear from you soon!

-Alan
ANUBIS SPIRE

ANUBIS SPIRE



Oct 27 2009 11:26 PM

Many thanks for the friendship, we really appreciate it! :)
~ Kathy For ANUBIS SPIRE
Julie

Julie



Oct 25 2009 4:25 PM

My new single "Wonderwoman" is now available for a listen at www.myspace.com/juliewillumsen
Releasedate Monday the 26. of October, but can already be pre-ordered at www.play.com

Julie Willumsen
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Oct 25 2009 11:18 AM

Hope U have a spooky
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WEEK & end up with fewer tricks than treats!
(blanket statement from Betty, ImaginaryStationary)
*~*Samaura*~*

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Oct 25 2009 4:53 AM

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Woodin'B Side

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Oct 24 2009 10:41 AM

Hi Ditty Boops!!

I love coming on your page, it's so refreshing!! & beautiful, the music as well as the art work!!

We've got a new song on our "crazy folk'n'roll show" !
Our mandolin, violin, guitar, cajon & vocal harmonies are waiting for your ears & comments!!

If you like this , you may feel like checking out this new duo, two guys from the band in a folkier style :
http://www.myspace.com/whatthefolk

Peace to all the Folky People!!!
Artur Bayramgalin

Artur Bayramgalin



Oct 23 2009 9:18 PM

hi,
THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP!
I am glad to announce the release of my debut CD called "Interro Island". This is my first solo project, which includes original tunes composed and arranged by me. I hope you will enjoy my work!

on CD Baby now!
The Dusty Buskers

The Dusty Buskers



Oct 23 2009 6:18 AM

Thanks for the add!
Cheers and Godspeed from us
Sonoran Desert troubadours.
Venus As A Boy Films

Venus As A Boy Films



Oct 23 2009 4:37 AM

can't wait to see you guys again.
mafe

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Oct 22 2009 8:58 AM

The band 20 GRIT will be on The Metal Scene T.V Show air on TV Station "KJLA" Reaching Over 4.5 Million Homes In The So.Cal Area airing Tues Oct 27th 10PM
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Miss Derringer - New Album Out Now!



Oct 22 2009 5:18 AM

WE’RE OPENING FOR TIGER ARMY AT WILTERN SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH.

GET THERE EARLY WE’RE THE FIRST BAND...

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Oct 17 2009 6:37 PM

Hey friends. Come to our badass Masquerade Party! great music, tons of fun, and free beer & wine (if you tip the bartenders). Saturday OCTOBER 24th @ The Unknown Theater.
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