The Ditty Bops are Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald, two modern LA twenty-somethings celebrating yesteryear with their self-titled debut album [listen here]. Both their record and their live show are a must-hear, featuring bell-clear vocal harmonies, finger picked guitars, and upbeat melodies that'll have you partying like it's 1929. These KCRW-darlings have already appeared on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and are currently touring the country with Tegan and Sara.

Catch their opening set tonight at The Independent. SFist caught up with Amanda and Abby en route to our fair city.

We saw your SXSW showcase at Crowne Plaza, a clean venue on the top floor of a posh hotel, the perfect scenario for a Ditty Bops show. How do you feel about playing sweaty rock clubs on tour?
Amanda: We passionately dislike sweaty rock clubs. But we love sweat. Depending on whose sweat it is of course. The biggest problem playing in clubs outside of California is the smoke scene. We're not used to it and it gets to us after awhile.

Abby: My preference for venues are theaters. I like having a captive audience so we can play some odd ball numbers that aren't just peppy and upbeat.

More with The Ditty Bops, after the jump.