The Pretty Dittys

       The Pretty Dittys produce an array of attractive yet simple songs by
means of intricate workmanship and dedication. Their artisanship
is influenced by genres such as American Folk, Eastern European Folk,
and Folk Jazz. Established in the year of 2012, The Pretty Dittys hail
from the great town of West Chester, PA. This musical act was
originally conceived in the mind of AJ Thomas and gestated upon the
first gathering of what was to become The Pretty Dittys. Through
stylings of AJ Thomas in coordination with Steve Harman, Henry
Ventura, Melanie Peterson, and Matthew Willoughby, The Pretty Dittys
were brought into this world with a driving sense of composure, fueled
by each other’s’ wholeheartedness
towards the music they have procreated.

       In Mid-July The Pretty Dittys are taking their first breath of air
with the single release of “Used to Be Lover.” Come early fall, The
Pretty Dittys will be marking their first knotch on the height wall of
The Pretty Dittys kitchen; by touring The East Coast and celebrating
their forthcoming EP Release “Divine Invention.”

          AJ Thomas brings to life a distinct and cohesive style which grew its
roots in traditional eastern european, american, and jazz genres of
folk. AJ manipulates the character and sound of a classical folk
guitar, which has been passed on to him from a gospel singing preacher
woman. He masters an eclectic approach to his vocals, which is geared
to fulfill
and sustain his vision of folk. Henry Ventura, a multi-instrumentalist
is the grandson of the late
bee-bop jazz era band leader Charlie Ventura. Henry chose to use his
skills on the bass guitar to accompany and accent to the rhythms and
melodies of The Pretty Dittys. Melanie Peterson and Matthew Willoughby
bring together the trumpet and violin. These two create magic by
complimenting each other musically through a force of consensual
epiphanies. Melanie’s trumpet defines choruses and belts out
inspirational phrases over simple guitar breakdowns. With his violin,
Matthew often elaborates on vocal melodies and takes a lead role with
the uses of both rhythmic bowing and definitive musical hooks.
Finally, the back bone upon which all of The Pretty Dittys rely is
Stephen Harman. Stephen’s contributions to the group go far beyond his
tremendously impressive percussion talents. Band Leader AJ Thomas once
said “outside of the music Stephen brings to the band what I believe
Ray Manzerick brought to the doors. Stephen is
a common ground for all of us, providing an amazing grace to our
practices, band meetings, and live performences.” The Pretty Dittys
want to turn you on,
so dive in!