https://melonheadmusic.com Professional Southern California session & touring bass guitarist. Studio recording, live performance, tribute productions & national shows. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:17:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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/2026/03/12/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/2026/01/15/the-goodwin-club-owns-the-room-at-ska-smackdown-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-goodwin-club-owns-the-room-at-ska-smackdown-ii Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:43:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4708 OC Music News was in attendance for Ska Smackdown II on January 10th at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, and reviewer Kevin Gomez had plenty to say about The […]

The post The Goodwin Club Owns the Room at Ska Smackdown II appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4708 https://melonheadmusic.com/2026/01/14/the-goodwin-club-opens-ska-smackdown-ii-in-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-goodwin-club-opens-ska-smackdown-ii-in-style Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:36:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4705 The Indy Review was on the ground at Ska Smackdown II on January 10th at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, CA — and The Goodwin Club set the tone […]

The post The Goodwin Club Opens Ska Smackdown II in Style appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4705 https://melonheadmusic.com/2026/01/14/the-goodwin-club-returns-and-theyre-bringing-the-party/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-goodwin-club-returns-and-theyre-bringing-the-party Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:10:00 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/?p=4697 The Goodwin Club turned heads at Ska Smackdown 2, held January 10th at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, CA. Writing for Skanking News!, reviewer Jacob “Jack” Armas gave the […]

The post The Goodwin Club Returns — And They’re Bringing the Party appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 4697 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 […]

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