HOME BASE: Philly

STYLE: With an arsenal of props, wigs, masks and antics, the magic of DDS lies in its strong hip hop element; a horn-driven, ska-inspired vibe; and the pure silliness, by design, that characterizes the band’s whole persona. Plus notable medleys and mash-ups.

LINEUP: Scott Lippincott, guitar, keyboard, vocals; Paul Dersch, lead vocals, keyboard; Chris “Ducky” Doran, sax, vocals; Justin Wolfe, guitar; Dave Whiteman, bass; John Troncale, drums.

FEEDBACK: “We are all about having a great time, celebrating a lot of really good music and making the whole place a…