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The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops, MerleFest 2006, Photo by Forrest L. Smith, III.
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre(s)	Folk, bluegrass, blues, western swing, ragtime
Years active	2004–present
Label(s)	Warner Bros. Records
Website	http://www.thedittybops.com/
Members
Abby DeWald, Amanda Barrett

The Ditty Bops is an American band from Los Angeles, California under contract with Warner Brothers. They are noted for their tight vocal harmonies and playful style. They are headed by Abby DeWald (vocals and acoustic guitar) and Amanda Barrett (vocals, mandolin and dulcimer). Their music is reminiscent of such artists as Joni Mitchell and Simon and Garfunkel, but incorporates a variety of musical styles such as folk, bluegrass, blues, western swing, ragtime and musical theater. Their live shows are often very interactive, and have different themes and theatrical elements complete with props, costumes, skits, and amusing slide shows.

Romantically involved since 1999, DeWald and Barrett met in New York City but formed The Ditty Bops years later after a hunt for a neighbor's lost cat. When they 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.

Abby DeWald in 2007. (Photo by Danton McDiffett.)

Amanda Barrett in 2007. (Photo by Danton McDiffett)

Six of their songs have been included on the hit ABC show Grey's Anatomy. Their song "There's a Girl" is on the series soundtrack.

The Ditty Bops appeared in Season 4, Episode 9 of The L Word.

The Ditty Bops have appeared twice on Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor: May 7, 2005 from Mitchell, South Dakota; and June 18th, 2005 from Highland Park, Illinois.

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.

• The Ditty Bops (CD) - Warner Bros. Records - 2004
• Moon Over The Freeway (CD) - Warner Bros. Records - 2006

• ThoughtWorthy Media Interview with The Ditty Bops (38:04)
• The Advocate: "Gotta have my Bops"

• Official website
• The Washboard - Fansite 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
• The Ditty Bops on Last.fm