http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2006/08/30/the-ditty-bops/ Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Sat, 19 May 2012 12:28:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2006/08/30/the-ditty-bops/#comment-414 Lawrence Beck Sat, 09 Dec 2006 22:53:40 +0000 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=775#comment-414 I can't recall where I first heard the Ditty Bops, but the song was "Wake Up," and I was enthralled. I eagerly researched them online and listened to previews of several songs and couldn't wait to hear it all. Since, I've become a Bopaholic!! I rarely listen to any other music, and have collected a couple of pieces of memorabilia on eBay, including a CD autographed by Abby and Amanda. I find that the eclectic mix of styles, the variety of instruments (and skill of the players) and of course those amazing voices, alone or harmonizing, all come together to create a unique sound that still captivates me. The fact that they write all of their music also earns my respect and admiration. Their delightfully whimsical approach to live concerts makes it clear that these lovely young ladies are thoroughly enjoying themselves while playing with their audience. No divas, no ego trips, no "head's too big", just two rare talents having fun. I expect them to be 'discovered' soon, and I pray that the fanfare that follows will not change them a whit. I can’t recall where I first heard the Ditty Bops, but the song was “Wake Up,” and I was enthralled. I eagerly researched them online and listened to previews of several songs and couldn’t wait to hear it all. Since, I’ve become a Bopaholic!! I rarely listen to any other music, and have collected a couple of pieces of memorabilia on eBay, including a CD autographed by Abby and Amanda. I find that the eclectic mix of styles, the variety of instruments (and skill of the players) and of course those amazing voices, alone or harmonizing, all come together to create a unique sound that still captivates me. The fact that they write all of their music also earns my respect and admiration. Their delightfully whimsical approach to live concerts makes it clear that these lovely young ladies are thoroughly enjoying themselves while playing with their audience. No divas, no ego trips, no “head’s too big”, just two rare talents having fun. I expect them to be ‘discovered’ soon, and I pray that the fanfare that follows will not change them a whit.

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