https://melonheadmusic.com Professional Southern California session & touring bass guitarist. Studio recording, live performance, tribute productions & national shows. Sat, 30 May 2026 07:19:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/melonheadmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Danny_Knapp_Melonhead_Bass_Guitarist_Website_Icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://melonheadmusic.com 32 32 171946873 https://melonheadmusic.com/2026/05/26/maiden-united-tapped-to-perform-at-lagunitas-brewings-trooper-west-coast-ipa-kickoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maiden-united-tapped-to-perform-at-lagunitas-brewings-trooper-west-coast-ipa-kickoff Tue, 26 May 2026 19:05:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4914 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, […]

The post Maiden United Tapped to Perform at Lagunitas Brewing’s Trooper West Coast IPA Kickoff appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4914 https://melonheadmusic.com/2026/04/08/desperation-new-single-from-vk-lynne-scott-ramsay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=desperation-new-single-from-vk-lynne-scott-ramsay Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:50:02 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4911 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 […]

The post “Desperation” — New Single from VK Lynne & Scott Ramsay appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4911 https://melonheadmusic.com/2026/03/12/were-no-gentlemen-begin-production-on-new-music-video-for-suffocating/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=were-no-gentlemen-begin-production-on-new-music-video-for-suffocating Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4745 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 post We’re No Gentlemen Begin Production on New Music Video for “Suffocating” appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4745 https://melonheadmusic.com/2026/02/23/danny-knapp-joins-in-at-the-whisky-a-go-go-for-a-birthday-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danny-knapp-joins-in-at-the-whisky-a-go-go-for-a-birthday-celebration Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:47:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4681 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 […]

The post Danny Knapp Joins in at the Whisky a Go Go for a Birthday Celebration appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4681 https://melonheadmusic.com/2026/01/22/danny-knapp-the-melonhead-joins-groove-the-gang-a-premier-70s-funk-disco-live-band/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danny-knapp-the-melonhead-joins-groove-the-gang-a-premier-70s-funk-disco-live-band Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:52:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4447 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 […]

The post Danny Knapp (The Melonhead) Joins Groove & The Gang, A Premier 70s Funk & Disco Live Band appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4447 https://melonheadmusic.com/2025/12/30/2025-year-in-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-year-in-review Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:14 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4443 A Standout Year for a Professional Bassist on the Live Stage In 2025, professional bassist and vocalist Danny Knapp delivered one of his most active and consistent years to date, […]

The post 2025 Year in Review appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4443 https://melonheadmusic.com/2025/11/12/danny-knapp-joins-the-sandberg-guitars-artist-family/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danny-knapp-joins-the-sandberg-guitars-artist-family Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:39:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4087 California musician and professional bass player Danny Knapp — known to fans as The Melonhead — has officially joined the Sandberg Guitars artist roster. This endorsement recognizes Knapp’s long-standing relationship […]

The post Danny Knapp Joins the Sandberg Guitars Artist Family appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4087 https://melonheadmusic.com/2025/10/31/maiden-united-rocks-garden-amp-on-halloween-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maiden-united-rocks-garden-amp-on-halloween-night Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:55:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4094 Halloween night brought thunder, theatrics, and pure heavy metal energy as Maiden United, Southern California’s renowned Iron Maiden tribute band, delivered a powerhouse performance at Garden Amp in Garden Grove, […]

The post Maiden United Rocks Garden Amp on Halloween Night appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4094 https://melonheadmusic.com/2025/09/30/danny-knapp-joins-the-official-s-i-t-strings-artist-roster/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danny-knapp-joins-the-official-s-i-t-strings-artist-roster Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:51:50 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=3944 Southern California–based bassist Danny “The Melonhead” Knapp has officially joined the S.I.T. Strings artist family, marking another milestone in his growing list of professional endorsements. Known for his energetic stage […]

The post Danny Knapp Joins the Official S.I.T. Strings Artist Roster appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 3944 https://melonheadmusic.com/2025/08/30/danny-knapp-lends-his-bass-groove-to-bryn-ryan-van-dykes-its-ok-special-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danny-knapp-lends-his-bass-groove-to-bryn-ryan-van-dykes-its-ok-special-edition Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:04:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=3948 Southern California bassist Danny “The Melonhead” Knapp has added another exciting collaboration to his growing list of recording credits, contributing bass to the newly released “It’s OK (Special Edition)” by […]

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