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The Ditty Bops, Ruth Barrett
Music: Clubs:
When: 06/17/09 @ 7:30pm
Cost: $18 ($16 adv.)
Call: 241-8633
Web: www.thedittybops.com
More Information:
True Endeavors presents one of the greenest acts on the planet...
The Ditty Bops
with
RUTH BARRETT
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barrymore Theatre
2090 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
608-241-8864
Tickets: $16 in advance, $18 day of show – All ages
"The Ditty Bops are a breath of fresh air.
Combining styles as diverse as jazz, blues, folk and ragtime with honest (and often humorous) lyrics, the Los Angeles-based female duo is accessibly eccentric." - Billboard
About the Bops
Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald, quirky songstresses of The Ditty Bops, have set the bar for what it means to live green. These two earth lovin' ladies don't just talk the talk, they are a strong example that a greener life is entirely possible. Voted one of the Top Ten Green Bands by Billboard Magazine, The Ditty Bops constantly find ways to fuse their music with environmental activism.
The Ditty Bops incorporate eco-friendliness directly into their live shows, passing out reusable bags and dressing in environmentally friendly costumes. They converted the Barrymore Theatre lobby into mini-farmer's markets upon their last visit to Madison,WI. The duo's last full album, "Summer Rains," reflected their passion to transform our planet with its eco-centered tracks and vintage album cover made from recycled paper and soy-based ink. Hoping to inspire people to live a greener life, the Ditty Bops ditched the tour bus, strapped their guitars on their backs and biked across the country to promote their second album, "Moon Over the Freeway." Further displaying their environmental activism, the group formed the environmental non-profit "You and I Save the World," which helped pass America's first plastic bag ban in San Francisco. With multiple guest appearances and music featured on television and radio programs such as "The L-Word," "Grey's Anatomy," and "A Prairie Home Companion," the Bops's early success puts them in a prime position to continue influencing worldwide change.
Described as "unapologetically out of sync with the times..." and "tunefully disarming" by the Washington Post, The Ditty Bops once again bring their unique spin on live performance to the Barrymore Theatre on June 17. The darling duo put on a Vaudeville-esque performance complete with elaborate costumes, theatrical skits, and playful tunes as catchy as their name. Their irresistibly charming sound bounces from genre to genre, plucking out folk, swing, ragtime, and jazz inspired melodies on mandolins and ukuleles while layering simple vocal harmonies on top.
"The Bops are adventurous, spirited hybridizers, layering plinky dulcimer, mandolin and guitar under their jaunty harmonies, and they craft their songs the way tunesmiths used to do...” -Newsweek
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True Endeavors and The Bike Fed encourages everyone to Bike To The Bops!
The Ditty Bops biked across the country on a recent national tour and have been consistent advocates of environmental causes.
Go green and Bike To The Bops on Wednesday, June 17!
The Bike Fed is providing complimentary Bike Valet Parking at the Barrymore, making it easy for anyone to bike to the show. Those who park their bikes with The Bike Fed will get a "I Biked To The Bops" sticker granting them 10% off at the following neighborhood restaurants:
Dobhan, Lao Laan Xang, Wong's Garden, Alchemy, Milio's Atwood, Tex Tubb's Taco Palace, Harmony Bar & Grill, and Monty's Blue Plate Diner.
A portion of the proceeds from The Ditty Bops' show will benefit The Bike Fed.
Generous support for this show has been provided by:
Isthmus, WORT, 105.5 Triple M, Willy Street Coop, and Yellow Jersey.
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