The Ditty Bops

[Brasil]

I initially saw The Ditty Bops on the Conan O'Brien show sometime around New Years Eve, and at first, I was "huh?" but as they continued, I started to really enjoy it, and by the end of their performance, I was ready to buy their album. Even my dad really enjoyed it, and that's probably the most surprising out of it all, because rarely does he enjoy any of the bands on Conan.

It's somewhat difficult to appropriately and accurately describe The Ditty Bops. Their biggest influence is Ragtime music, but they also have a hint of classical training, a dash of Swing/flapper, and a modern sound. Just imagine piano Ragtime, mandolin, bass, and...the Shimmy, and you'd have a rough idea of what The Ditty Bops are.

I've looked for their album in Best Buy to no avail. I believe it's available online, though, so that's a big plus, because I've absolutely fallen in love with this band. They're a breath of fresh air; they really are.

Their official site is [url=http://www.thedittybops.com/main.htm][u]here[/u][/url].

I highly recommend them. They rock (and Shimmy, lol).

[Annie]

[size=1][color=darkslategray]I have also fallen for The Ditty Bops, thanks to Siren here ^_^

Their music reminds me of very old Grand Ol' Opry Theatre country music with a twist of 1920-30's flapper music. The woman's vocals are amazing; so fluid and sweet. She sings so softly, but her voice is a power house of sound. I don't think her throat ever gets raw from singing.

I really suggest listening to them. Their music is too catchy, no matter your mood. I was aflame all day yestereday, but when I listened to them, I was instantly swept away into a mellow state of mind.
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