Danny has been unable to attend the Last Call Jam in Tarzana, CA for several months due to his heavy gigging schedule. However, he recently attended and performed at the jam for ‘Glam Metal Night’, and it was indeed glamorous. Danny enjoyed the reunion with so many talented and kind friends and peers, and he stated, “The vibe there is always so supportive and fun, and the performances were off the chain! I’m always comfortable in a room full of weirdos.”.
Danny Knapp and all the members of Maiden United were honored to be the first Iron Maiden tribute ever to take the stage at Rock & Brews in the Yaamava Casino and Resort. Danny mentioned, “Much thanks to the killer sound crew and staff, and most of all, to the best fans that a band could ask for — there’s nothing better than an audience full of Maiden fans up against the stage, chanting along, knowing every song word-for-word. Y’all ROCK!”.
We’re No Gentlemen has two new shirt designs being offered at shows, including the new “Gentleman with Roses” logo shirt, and the commemorative “Heartbeat = Heartbreak” album cover t-shirt. Both designs will be available on their official website soon.
Last week Danny Knapp had the pleasure of accompanying Serena Foster at her first live performance since the pandemic, helping to welcome her back to the L.A. music scene in front of an intimate crowd of fellow songwriters, friends, and family. They played stripped down versions of three of Serena’s songs, including the brand new release, “My Favorite Things”, which is available on all platforms.
We’re No Gentlemen played a showcase set to an enthusiastic crowd at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA on July 14th, 2022. Danny Knapp debuted a new bass guitar – a Schecter Ultra Bass 5-string, which is a new addition to his live arsenal.
On June 18th, the Gloria Estefan tribute band ‘L.A. Sound Machine’ started their summer season with a performance at the Fountain Valley Summerfest. The band played for a little over 90 minutes and finished with an extended version of “Conga”.
Danny attended the Summer NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center on June 3rd and 4th to check out the latest in music technology and reconnect with his peers.
Maiden United made their Ultimate Jam debut on May 24th for UJN’s ‘Britain Rocks!’. By request, Danny Knapp and the gents performed two Iron Maiden classics, “The Trooper”, and “Hallowed Be Thy Name”.
We’re No Gentlemen were honored to be a part of the sold-out show with Escape The Fate and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at world-renown Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip on May 17th. It was a dream come true for the WNG band-fam, and we appreciate all the misfits that came out to support all the bands.
Over the weekend, Danny Knapp made a guest appearance at the Beverly Hills Dance & Fitness Blast at the city hall, organized by celebrity fitness trainer Dion Jackson and All Seasons Fitness Media. During several workout segments, Danny played impromptu bass solos alongside DJ JustKeyBo.