Canvas Rebel has published “Meet Danny,” an interview with Southern California bass guitarist Danny Knapp.
In the conversation, Danny looks back on his first paid gig at sixteen in Flagstaff, Arizona, and describes how he balances a career in software engineering with a full schedule of live performances. He also talks about the planning and logistics that go on behind a show, and about how fans can support working musicians.
OC Music News covered Mad Caddies’ September 11th show at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, and reviewer Kevin Gomez called out The Goodwin Club’s opening set as one of the night’s highlights.
Not every gig on Danny Knapp’s calendar is a club date or a festival stage. This summer included several private events — bookings the Southern California bassist plays each year alongside his regular band schedule.
July is typically one of the busiest months of the year for Danny Knapp, the Southern California bassist who performs as The Melonhead — this year was no different with eleven shows across five different projects, switching genres several times every single week.
Maiden United, the Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute, has been selected to perform at Lagunitas Brewing Company’s official release party for their new Trooper West Coast IPA — and honestly, it doesn’t get much more on-brand than that.
VK Lynne and guitarist Scott Ramsay have released their new single, “Desperation,” available now on all major streaming platforms.
A nod to the industrial metal genre, the track pairs Lynne’s vocals with Ramsay’s guitar work over a bass line supplied by Danny Knapp that locks in with the song’s darker, mechanical edge.
The collaboration brings together three musicians with serious genre pedigree. Lynne has built a reputation as one of the hardest-working vocalists in the LA rock scene, while Ramsay’s guitar work has been a fixture across multiple projects in the Southern California circuit. Knapp, known professionally as The Melonhead, is an endorsed Sandberg Guitars artist whose session credits span a wide range of styles — though this one lands firmly in heavier territory.
“Desperation” is available now wherever you stream music.
We’re No Gentlemen have officially kicked off production on the music video for their upcoming single, “Suffocating,” with a release slated for late spring or early summer 2026.
Returning to the director’s chair for the project is Andrew Edward, who previously helmed the band’s well-received music video for their last release, “Beautifully Broken.” The second collaboration with Edward signals a continued creative partnership that fans of the group are sure to appreciate.
Details surrounding the visual concept and storyline for “Suffocating” are being kept close to the vest for now, but the band is expected to share updates as production progresses.
Stay tuned to the We’re No Gentlemen social media channels and website for announcements on the official release date and premiere of the “Suffocating” music video.
The Whisky a Go Go has seen a lot of legendary nights. February 21st was one more.
Southern California-based bass guitarist Danny Knapp was invited to perform at an intimate birthday celebration for singer/dancer Erin Stricklen-Wilson, held at one of rock and roll’s most storied venues on the Sunset Strip. The Whisky a Go Go has served as a launching pad and landmark for some of the biggest names in rock history, and Knapp approached the occasion with the reverence it deserved.
“That stage has hosted some of the most legendary names in rock history — and I do my best to honor that every time I play there,” said Knapp.
What made the night even more memorable was the company. Knapp joined a who’s-who of fellow L.A. musicians who also happen to be close personal friends — a combination that, by his own account, brought something special to the room.
“When the people on stage with you are also the people you’d hang out with anyway, something magic happens,” he said. “The evening had plenty of that.”
Knapp, who performs under the name The Melonhead and is an endorsed artist with Sandberg Guitars, S.I.T. Strings, Schroeder Cabinets, and Pig Hog Cables, continues to build his reputation as a sought-after bassist for both live performance and private events throughout Southern California and beyond. Private events and special engagements are available upon inquiry.
For booking and inquiries, visit melonheadmusic.com or reach out at info@melonheadmusic.com.
Groove & the Gang, featuring Danny Knapp on bass guitar
Southern California bassist, vocalist, and live performer Danny Knapp — professionally known as “The Melonhead” — has joined the lineup of Groove & The Gang, a high-energy live band dedicated to celebrating the sound, style, and musicianship of the 1970s funk and disco era.
Known as a professional bassist with a reputation for powerful, groove-driven performances, Knapp continues to expand his presence in the live music world with a project built around timeless dance floor classics. Fans familiar with his work can explore more about his background on the Danny Knapp professional bassist bio page, which highlights a career spanning touring, recording, and hundreds of live appearances.
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