The Ditty Bops
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The Ditty Bops is a band from Los Angeles, California that plays a blend of folk, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, ragtime and musical theater. They are headed by Abby DeWald (vocals and acoustic guitar) and Amanda Barrett (vocals, mandolin and dulcimer). They are noted for their excellent harmonies and generally playful style and tempo, as well as their live shows, which all have different themes and theatrical elements.
Romantically involved since 1999, the Ditty Bops met in New York City but formed years later after a hunt for their lost cat. When Abby and Amanda unwittingly crossed into the backyard of a stranger, they discovered that he was a musician and an avid guitar collector. He encouraged them to form a band and start playing.
Six of their songs have been included on the hit show Grey's Anatomy. Their song "There's a Girl" is on the series soundtrack.
From May 23 through September 2, 2006, the Ditty Bops embarked on a cross-country tour by bicycle to commemorate the release of their second album, "Moon Over the Freeway". They travelled from Los Angeles to New York City, logging 4,502.75 miles.
Their 2007 Vegetable Bikini Calendar features vegetables in bikinis as well as bikinis made of vegetables.[1]
[edit] Discography
- The Ditty Bops (CD) - Warner Bros. Records - 2004
- Moon Over The Freeway (CD) - Warner Bros. Records - 2006
[edit] Interviews
[edit] External links
- The Ditty Bops—Official Site
- The Washboard—A fan site devoted to live recordings of the Ditty Bops
- The Ditty Bops collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- Interview with music from the Ditty Bops
- Talk about relationship in the Advocate
- The Ditty Bops on Last.fm
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