https://melonheadmusic.com Professional Southern California session & touring bass guitarist. Studio recording, live performance, tribute productions & national shows. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:55:32 +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/2026/02/23/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/2021/01/21/ive-been-attending-the-namm-show-for-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ive-been-attending-the-namm-show-for-years Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:42:56 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/21/ive-been-attending-the-namm-show-for-years/ I’ve been attending the NAMM show for years. It’s such a great opportunity to learn about all the new music tech being released as well as a chance to see […]

The post I’ve been attending the NAMM show for years. appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1271 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/19/i-am-so-thankful-to-be-a-part-of-this-project-working-with-so-many-talented-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-am-so-thankful-to-be-a-part-of-this-project-working-with-so-many-talented-people Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:01:39 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/19/i-am-so-thankful-to-be-a-part-of-this-project-working-with-so-many-talented-people/ I am so thankful to be a part of this project, working with so many talented people. I got the opportunity to provide the bass line for “Won’t Let You […]

The post I am so thankful to be a part of this project, working with so many talented people. appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1267 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/18/surfs-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surfs-up Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:15:48 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/18/surfs-up/ Surfs up! Having some fun and getting some exercise this weekend.

The post Surfs up! appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1265 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/16/so-sorry-to-hear-of-the-passing-of-tim-bogert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=so-sorry-to-hear-of-the-passing-of-tim-bogert Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:34:38 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/16/so-sorry-to-hear-of-the-passing-of-tim-bogert/ So sorry to hear of the passing of Tim Bogert. He was a huge influence for me and so many other bass players. He was so versatile, and knew when […]

The post So sorry to hear of the passing of Tim Bogert. appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1263 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/11/i-had-to-grow-out-a-bit-of-scruff-for-my-first-paid-acting-role-as-a-certain-podcaster-for-a-hip-hop-music-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-had-to-grow-out-a-bit-of-scruff-for-my-first-paid-acting-role-as-a-certain-podcaster-for-a-hip-hop-music-video Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:24:27 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2021/01/11/i-had-to-grow-out-a-bit-of-scruff-for-my-first-paid-acting-role-as-a-certain-podcaster-for-a-hip-hop-music-video/ I had to grow out a bit of scruff for my first paid acting role as ‘a certain podcaster’ for a hip-hop music video. I had a lot of fun […]

The post I had to grow out a bit of scruff for my first paid acting role as ‘a certain podcaster’ for a hip-hop music video. appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1259 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/16/heres-a-quick-demo-of-the-bass-synth-preset-i-created-for-performing-the-missing-persons-song-words-using-the-sourceaudio-c4-synth-pedal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heres-a-quick-demo-of-the-bass-synth-preset-i-created-for-performing-the-missing-persons-song-words-using-the-sourceaudio-c4-synth-pedal Wed, 16 Dec 2020 03:33:28 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/16/heres-a-quick-demo-of-the-bass-synth-preset-i-created-for-performing-the-missing-persons-song-words-using-the-sourceaudio-c4-synth-pedal/ Here’s a quick demo of the bass synth preset I created for performing the Missing Persons song “Words” using the @SourceAudio C4 Synth pedal. You can download my preset from […]

The post Here’s a quick demo of the bass synth preset I created for performing the Missing Persons song “Words” using the @SourceAudio C4 Synth pedal. appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1222 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/12/since-the-pandemic-started-i-have-had-some-time-to-focus-on-becoming-a-better-vocalist-both-for-background-vocals-as-well-as-singing-lead-on-some-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=since-the-pandemic-started-i-have-had-some-time-to-focus-on-becoming-a-better-vocalist-both-for-background-vocals-as-well-as-singing-lead-on-some-projects Sat, 12 Dec 2020 20:01:17 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/12/since-the-pandemic-started-i-have-had-some-time-to-focus-on-becoming-a-better-vocalist-both-for-background-vocals-as-well-as-singing-lead-on-some-projects/ Since the pandemic started I have had some time to focus on becoming a better vocalist, both for background vocals as well as singing lead on some projects. I’ve been […]

The post Since the pandemic started I have had some time to focus on becoming a better vocalist, both for background vocals as well as singing lead on some projects. appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1216 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/11/throwbackthursday-this-time-last-year-i-played-my-first-gig-after-my-appendix-burst-and-i-spent-4-days-in-the-hospital-due-to-complications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwbackthursday-this-time-last-year-i-played-my-first-gig-after-my-appendix-burst-and-i-spent-4-days-in-the-hospital-due-to-complications Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:02:39 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/11/throwbackthursday-this-time-last-year-i-played-my-first-gig-after-my-appendix-burst-and-i-spent-4-days-in-the-hospital-due-to-complications/ throwbackthursday This time last year I played my first gig after my appendix burst and I spent 4 days in the hospital due to complications. I’m very grateful for all […]

The post throwbackthursday This time last year I played my first gig after my appendix burst and I spent 4 days in the hospital due to complications. appeared first on Danny Knapp | SoCal Session & Touring Bass Guitarist.]]> 1214 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/08/in-the-recording-studio-with-werenogentlemen-working-on-a-new-track/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-recording-studio-with-werenogentlemen-working-on-a-new-track Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:09:20 +0000 https://melonheadmusic.com/2020/12/08/in-the-recording-studio-with-werenogentlemen-working-on-a-new-track/ In the recording studio with @werenogentlemen, working on a new track. Can’t wait to share it with you! . . . . .

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