The Ditty Bops is an American band from Los Angeles, California. Though previously with Warner Brothers, they now self-produce. 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, ukulele, 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.
History
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.
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published: 14 Dec 2006
The Ditty Bops - Summer Rains
The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald) perform "Summer Rains" in-studio at The Current. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/14/ditty_bops/
published: 13 Mar 2007
"Short Stacks" By The Ditty Bops
"Short Stacks" by the Ditty Bops, music video directed and animated by Michael Lucid. This video was produced for the Warner Bros. website in 2005, and is now available on YouTube!
published: 29 Feb 2012
The Ditty Bops - Skinny Bones
The Ditty Bops perform "Skinny Bones" in-studio at The Current. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/14/ditty_bops/
published: 13 Mar 2007
Moon over the Freeway
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Moon over the Freeway · The Ditty Bops
Moon Over The Freeway
℗ 2006 Warner Records Inc.
Acoustic Guitar: Abby Dewald
Vocals: Abby Dewald
Mandolin, Percussion, Vocals: Amanda Barrett
Masterer: Bob Ludwig
Recording Engineer: David Boucher
Mixer: David Boucher
Accordion, Piano: Greg Rutledge
Bass: Ian Walker
Pedal Steel Guitar: John Lambdin
Violin: John Lambdin
Keyboards, Producer: Mitchell Froom
Drums, Percussion: Pete Thomas
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Electric Guitar: Val McCallum
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Walk or Ride
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Walk or Ride · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Natalie Merchant with The Ditty Bops
Documentary footage of Natalie in the studio with The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett & Abby DeWald) recording the vocals for "The Janitor's Boy" at The Magic Shop with producer Andres Levin, engineers Steve Rosenthal and Eli Walker. Poem by Nathalia Crane. Filmed by Eddie Marritz.
published: 16 Jun 2014
Sister Kate
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Sister Kate · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Late Night 'The Ditty Bops (New Years Eve, live) 12/31/04
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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thanks for Conan Obsessed for sharing
The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald) perform "Summer Rains" in-studio at The Current. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/14/ditty_b...
The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald) perform "Summer Rains" in-studio at The Current. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/14/ditty_bops/
The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald) perform "Summer Rains" in-studio at The Current. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/14/ditty_bops/
"Short Stacks" by the Ditty Bops, music video directed and animated by Michael Lucid. This video was produced for the Warner Bros. website in 2005, and is now a...
"Short Stacks" by the Ditty Bops, music video directed and animated by Michael Lucid. This video was produced for the Warner Bros. website in 2005, and is now available on YouTube!
"Short Stacks" by the Ditty Bops, music video directed and animated by Michael Lucid. This video was produced for the Warner Bros. website in 2005, and is now available on YouTube!
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Moon over the Freeway · The Ditty Bops
Moon Over The Freeway
℗ 2006 Warner Records Inc.
Acoustic Guitar: Abby Dewald
...
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Moon over the Freeway · The Ditty Bops
Moon Over The Freeway
℗ 2006 Warner Records Inc.
Acoustic Guitar: Abby Dewald
Vocals: Abby Dewald
Mandolin, Percussion, Vocals: Amanda Barrett
Masterer: Bob Ludwig
Recording Engineer: David Boucher
Mixer: David Boucher
Accordion, Piano: Greg Rutledge
Bass: Ian Walker
Pedal Steel Guitar: John Lambdin
Violin: John Lambdin
Keyboards, Producer: Mitchell Froom
Drums, Percussion: Pete Thomas
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Electric Guitar: Val McCallum
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Moon over the Freeway · The Ditty Bops
Moon Over The Freeway
℗ 2006 Warner Records Inc.
Acoustic Guitar: Abby Dewald
Vocals: Abby Dewald
Mandolin, Percussion, Vocals: Amanda Barrett
Masterer: Bob Ludwig
Recording Engineer: David Boucher
Mixer: David Boucher
Accordion, Piano: Greg Rutledge
Bass: Ian Walker
Pedal Steel Guitar: John Lambdin
Violin: John Lambdin
Keyboards, Producer: Mitchell Froom
Drums, Percussion: Pete Thomas
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Electric Guitar: Val McCallum
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Walk or Ride · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
...
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Walk or Ride · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Walk or Ride · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Documentary footage of Natalie in the studio with The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett & Abby DeWald) recording the vocals for "The Janitor's Boy" at The Magic Shop w...
Documentary footage of Natalie in the studio with The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett & Abby DeWald) recording the vocals for "The Janitor's Boy" at The Magic Shop with producer Andres Levin, engineers Steve Rosenthal and Eli Walker. Poem by Nathalia Crane. Filmed by Eddie Marritz.
Documentary footage of Natalie in the studio with The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett & Abby DeWald) recording the vocals for "The Janitor's Boy" at The Magic Shop with producer Andres Levin, engineers Steve Rosenthal and Eli Walker. Poem by Nathalia Crane. Filmed by Eddie Marritz.
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Sister Kate · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
P...
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Sister Kate · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Sister Kate · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald) perform "Summer Rains" in-studio at The Current. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/03/14/ditty_bops/
"Short Stacks" by the Ditty Bops, music video directed and animated by Michael Lucid. This video was produced for the Warner Bros. website in 2005, and is now available on YouTube!
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Moon over the Freeway · The Ditty Bops
Moon Over The Freeway
℗ 2006 Warner Records Inc.
Acoustic Guitar: Abby Dewald
Vocals: Abby Dewald
Mandolin, Percussion, Vocals: Amanda Barrett
Masterer: Bob Ludwig
Recording Engineer: David Boucher
Mixer: David Boucher
Accordion, Piano: Greg Rutledge
Bass: Ian Walker
Pedal Steel Guitar: John Lambdin
Violin: John Lambdin
Keyboards, Producer: Mitchell Froom
Drums, Percussion: Pete Thomas
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Electric Guitar: Val McCallum
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Walk or Ride · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Documentary footage of Natalie in the studio with The Ditty Bops (Amanda Barrett & Abby DeWald) recording the vocals for "The Janitor's Boy" at The Magic Shop with producer Andres Levin, engineers Steve Rosenthal and Eli Walker. Poem by Nathalia Crane. Filmed by Eddie Marritz.
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records
Sister Kate · The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops
℗ 2004 Warner Records Inc.
Mixer: David Boucher
Producer: Mitchell Froom
Producer: The Ditty Bops
Writer: Abby Dewald
Writer: Amanda Barrett
Auto-generated by YouTube.
The Ditty Bops is an American band from Los Angeles, California. Though previously with Warner Brothers, they now self-produce. 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, ukulele, 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.
History
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.