Danny Knapp (aka Melonhead)
@the-melonhead.bsky.social
Bassist | Vocalist | Composer
Working 100+ shows
Official artist with Sandberg Guitars, S.I.T. Strings, Pig Hog Cables & Schroeder Cabinets
Working 100+ shows
Official artist with Sandberg Guitars, S.I.T. Strings, Pig Hog Cables & Schroeder Cabinets
Hit the NAMM Show Friday & Saturday and had a blast running into friends, checking out gear, and soaking up all the music chaos.
Stopped by the @pighogcables and @sitstrings booths — proud to be a member of those artist families 🙌
Saw a really slick new design and feature set for the Future Im...
Stopped by the @pighogcables and @sitstrings booths — proud to be a member of those artist families 🙌
Saw a really slick new design and feature set for the Future Im...
February 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Hit the NAMM Show Friday & Saturday and had a blast running into friends, checking out gear, and soaking up all the music chaos.
Stopped by the @pighogcables and @sitstrings booths — proud to be a member of those artist families 🙌
Saw a really slick new design and feature set for the Future Im...
Stopped by the @pighogcables and @sitstrings booths — proud to be a member of those artist families 🙌
Saw a really slick new design and feature set for the Future Im...
NAMM always feels like a family reunion. ❤️🎸
Every year it’s less about the booths and more about the people — old friends, longtime collaborators, and new faces that somehow feel familiar right away. So many relationships in this industry started with a handshake at NAMM.
I’ll be there Friday...
Every year it’s less about the booths and more about the people — old friends, longtime collaborators, and new faces that somehow feel familiar right away. So many relationships in this industry started with a handshake at NAMM.
I’ll be there Friday...
February 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
NAMM always feels like a family reunion. ❤️🎸
Every year it’s less about the booths and more about the people — old friends, longtime collaborators, and new faces that somehow feel familiar right away. So many relationships in this industry started with a handshake at NAMM.
I’ll be there Friday...
Every year it’s less about the booths and more about the people — old friends, longtime collaborators, and new faces that somehow feel familiar right away. So many relationships in this industry started with a handshake at NAMM.
I’ll be there Friday...
Grateful to be playing gear I truly believe in.
Restrung my @sandbergguitars VS5 with fresh @sitstrings and ready to put some miles with all the rehearsals, shows, and studio work coming in fast.
Reliable tone. Consistent feel. Every time.
#BassGuitar #BassGear #EndorsedArtist #WorkingMusician...
Restrung my @sandbergguitars VS5 with fresh @sitstrings and ready to put some miles with all the rehearsals, shows, and studio work coming in fast.
Reliable tone. Consistent feel. Every time.
#BassGuitar #BassGear #EndorsedArtist #WorkingMusician...
February 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Grateful to be playing gear I truly believe in.
Restrung my @sandbergguitars VS5 with fresh @sitstrings and ready to put some miles with all the rehearsals, shows, and studio work coming in fast.
Reliable tone. Consistent feel. Every time.
#BassGuitar #BassGear #EndorsedArtist #WorkingMusician...
Restrung my @sandbergguitars VS5 with fresh @sitstrings and ready to put some miles with all the rehearsals, shows, and studio work coming in fast.
Reliable tone. Consistent feel. Every time.
#BassGuitar #BassGear #EndorsedArtist #WorkingMusician...
🕺 CAN YOU DIG IT? 🕺
Listen up, all you cool cats and foxy ladies! I've been wood-shedding in the basement, and I’m thrilled to finally announce a new project: Groove & the Gang. 🎸✨
We aren't just playing songs; we’re capturing a vibration. We’re talkin’ that authentic, 1970s grease—pure funk, ...
Listen up, all you cool cats and foxy ladies! I've been wood-shedding in the basement, and I’m thrilled to finally announce a new project: Groove & the Gang. 🎸✨
We aren't just playing songs; we’re capturing a vibration. We’re talkin’ that authentic, 1970s grease—pure funk, ...
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
🕺 CAN YOU DIG IT? 🕺
Listen up, all you cool cats and foxy ladies! I've been wood-shedding in the basement, and I’m thrilled to finally announce a new project: Groove & the Gang. 🎸✨
We aren't just playing songs; we’re capturing a vibration. We’re talkin’ that authentic, 1970s grease—pure funk, ...
Listen up, all you cool cats and foxy ladies! I've been wood-shedding in the basement, and I’m thrilled to finally announce a new project: Groove & the Gang. 🎸✨
We aren't just playing songs; we’re capturing a vibration. We’re talkin’ that authentic, 1970s grease—pure funk, ...
Had a blast last night playing with @thegoodwinclub for Ska Smackdown II alongside so many other fantastic bands and fans. I tossed my purple granny wig to the mosh pit during a snippet of Sound System and saw it journey off into the night in the grasp of some crazed reveller. May this totem guid...
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Had a blast last night playing with @thegoodwinclub for Ska Smackdown II alongside so many other fantastic bands and fans. I tossed my purple granny wig to the mosh pit during a snippet of Sound System and saw it journey off into the night in the grasp of some crazed reveller. May this totem guid...
How does a ska band prep for their upcoming show? With a dance-off, of course. Come catch @thegoodwinclub at @gardenampoc this Saturday afternoon. Doors at 4pm.
#livemusic #skamusic #danceoff #orangecounty #concert
#livemusic #skamusic #danceoff #orangecounty #concert
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
How does a ska band prep for their upcoming show? With a dance-off, of course. Come catch @thegoodwinclub at @gardenampoc this Saturday afternoon. Doors at 4pm.
#livemusic #skamusic #danceoff #orangecounty #concert
#livemusic #skamusic #danceoff #orangecounty #concert
First gig of 2026 in the books with @psychfurstribute last Saturday night, playing songs near and dear to my heart.
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
First gig of 2026 in the books with @psychfurstribute last Saturday night, playing songs near and dear to my heart.
New Year, same bass-face, same knees… somehow still working.
If 2025 taught me anything, it’s how lucky I am to do this with the people I do it with. Grateful for the stages, the travel, the long nights, the early load-ins, the big crowds, the small rooms, and the connections that only happen t...
If 2025 taught me anything, it’s how lucky I am to do this with the people I do it with. Grateful for the stages, the travel, the long nights, the early load-ins, the big crowds, the small rooms, and the connections that only happen t...
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
New Year, same bass-face, same knees… somehow still working.
If 2025 taught me anything, it’s how lucky I am to do this with the people I do it with. Grateful for the stages, the travel, the long nights, the early load-ins, the big crowds, the small rooms, and the connections that only happen t...
If 2025 taught me anything, it’s how lucky I am to do this with the people I do it with. Grateful for the stages, the travel, the long nights, the early load-ins, the big crowds, the small rooms, and the connections that only happen t...
If you're not too partied out on Saturday, come out to @theconcertlounge in Riverside for some Furs music with me and @psychfurstribute
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#livemusic
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #riversidecalifornia #psychedelicfurs
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#livemusic
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #riversidecalifornia #psychedelicfurs
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
If you're not too partied out on Saturday, come out to @theconcertlounge in Riverside for some Furs music with me and @psychfurstribute
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#livemusic
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #riversidecalifornia #psychedelicfurs
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#livemusic
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #riversidecalifornia #psychedelicfurs
Here's a highlight reel from the latest @gloria_estefan_tribute show in Phoenix — and this one’s extra special because it was our first show with our new lead singer, @elvirabarjau 💥 She absolutely crushed it and brought a whole new spark to the stage.
Holding it down on bass with my @sandbergg...
Holding it down on bass with my @sandbergg...
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Here's a highlight reel from the latest @gloria_estefan_tribute show in Phoenix — and this one’s extra special because it was our first show with our new lead singer, @elvirabarjau 💥 She absolutely crushed it and brought a whole new spark to the stage.
Holding it down on bass with my @sandbergg...
Holding it down on bass with my @sandbergg...
I’m proud (and honestly a little giddy) to officially join the @sandbergguitars artist family.
Sandberg basses have been part of my story for a while — the first time I plugged in a VM5 at NAMM, it just clicked. The tone, the feel, the response... it felt like the instrument already knew what I ...
Sandberg basses have been part of my story for a while — the first time I plugged in a VM5 at NAMM, it just clicked. The tone, the feel, the response... it felt like the instrument already knew what I ...
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I’m proud (and honestly a little giddy) to officially join the @sandbergguitars artist family.
Sandberg basses have been part of my story for a while — the first time I plugged in a VM5 at NAMM, it just clicked. The tone, the feel, the response... it felt like the instrument already knew what I ...
Sandberg basses have been part of my story for a while — the first time I plugged in a VM5 at NAMM, it just clicked. The tone, the feel, the response... it felt like the instrument already knew what I ...
Finally got a moment to make a highlight reel for my first show with @vklynne. More shows on the horizon.
#livemusic #musican #femalefrontedmetal #bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #sitstrings #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #kemperprofiler #heavymetal
#livemusic #musican #femalefrontedmetal #bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #sitstrings #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #kemperprofiler #heavymetal
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Finally got a moment to make a highlight reel for my first show with @vklynne. More shows on the horizon.
#livemusic #musican #femalefrontedmetal #bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #sitstrings #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #kemperprofiler #heavymetal
#livemusic #musican #femalefrontedmetal #bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #sitstrings #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #kemperprofiler #heavymetal
I'm very, very stoked to announce that I’m officially part of the S.I.T. Strings Artist Family! ⚡️
I’ve been rocking their Power Wound Nickel strings with a tapered low-B as my go-to choice for quite a while, and they’ve never let me down. The feel, tone, and reliability are everything I need—wh...
I’ve been rocking their Power Wound Nickel strings with a tapered low-B as my go-to choice for quite a while, and they’ve never let me down. The feel, tone, and reliability are everything I need—wh...
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I'm very, very stoked to announce that I’m officially part of the S.I.T. Strings Artist Family! ⚡️
I’ve been rocking their Power Wound Nickel strings with a tapered low-B as my go-to choice for quite a while, and they’ve never let me down. The feel, tone, and reliability are everything I need—wh...
I’ve been rocking their Power Wound Nickel strings with a tapered low-B as my go-to choice for quite a while, and they’ve never let me down. The feel, tone, and reliability are everything I need—wh...
Saturday at La Jolla Shores, another amazing @liferollsonfoundation event among many of my favorite humans, sharing the stoke and miles of smiles.
#liferollson #adaptivesurfing #volunteer #surfing #socal #adaptiveathletes #volunteering #ohana #alohaspirit #sharethestoke #surf
#liferollson #adaptivesurfing #volunteer #surfing #socal #adaptiveathletes #volunteering #ohana #alohaspirit #sharethestoke #surf
February 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Saturday at La Jolla Shores, another amazing @liferollsonfoundation event among many of my favorite humans, sharing the stoke and miles of smiles.
#liferollson #adaptivesurfing #volunteer #surfing #socal #adaptiveathletes #volunteering #ohana #alohaspirit #sharethestoke #surf
#liferollson #adaptivesurfing #volunteer #surfing #socal #adaptiveathletes #volunteering #ohana #alohaspirit #sharethestoke #surf
Hopefully someday I will learn how you're supposed to hold this thing, but in the meantime, I'ma do it like this.
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #pighogcables #kemperprofiler #livemusic #sitstrings #musican #bassplayer #blackismyhappycolor #fivestringbass
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #pighogcables #kemperprofiler #livemusic #sitstrings #musican #bassplayer #blackismyhappycolor #fivestringbass
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Hopefully someday I will learn how you're supposed to hold this thing, but in the meantime, I'ma do it like this.
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #pighogcables #kemperprofiler #livemusic #sitstrings #musican #bassplayer #blackismyhappycolor #fivestringbass
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #sandbergbass #pighogcables #kemperprofiler #livemusic #sitstrings #musican #bassplayer #blackismyhappycolor #fivestringbass
Proud to provide the bass for the @brynmusicofficial release of "It's OK (special edition)", out now on YouTube (link on bio). Bryn is a joy to work with and everyone on her team are a great bunch of humans.
#newmusicalert🚨 #bassguitarist #bassguitar #schroedercabinets #pighogcables #kemperamps...
#newmusicalert🚨 #bassguitarist #bassguitar #schroedercabinets #pighogcables #kemperamps...
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Proud to provide the bass for the @brynmusicofficial release of "It's OK (special edition)", out now on YouTube (link on bio). Bryn is a joy to work with and everyone on her team are a great bunch of humans.
#newmusicalert🚨 #bassguitarist #bassguitar #schroedercabinets #pighogcables #kemperamps...
#newmusicalert🚨 #bassguitarist #bassguitar #schroedercabinets #pighogcables #kemperamps...
@thegoodwinclub is headed out for the 'Hot as balls' mini-tour this weekend. Fri, Aug 22 @yuccataproom in Tempe AZ, Sat, Aug 23 @brickboxbrewery in Tucson, and Sun Aug 24 @jammylandlv in Vegas.
#livemusic #skamusic #skapunk #concerts #ska #cortguitars #cort #bassguitarist #bassguitar #arizona #t...
#livemusic #skamusic #skapunk #concerts #ska #cortguitars #cort #bassguitarist #bassguitar #arizona #t...
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
@thegoodwinclub is headed out for the 'Hot as balls' mini-tour this weekend. Fri, Aug 22 @yuccataproom in Tempe AZ, Sat, Aug 23 @brickboxbrewery in Tucson, and Sun Aug 24 @jammylandlv in Vegas.
#livemusic #skamusic #skapunk #concerts #ska #cortguitars #cort #bassguitarist #bassguitar #arizona #t...
#livemusic #skamusic #skapunk #concerts #ska #cortguitars #cort #bassguitarist #bassguitar #arizona #t...
Hey AZ peeps! Headed your way for a couple of shows in Tempe and Tucson with @thegoodwinclub. Link for more info in my bio or just DM me.
#livemusic #ska #skamusic #bassguitarist #bassguitar #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #tempe #tucson #concerts #skapunk
#livemusic #ska #skamusic #bassguitarist #bassguitar #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #tempe #tucson #concerts #skapunk
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Hey AZ peeps! Headed your way for a couple of shows in Tempe and Tucson with @thegoodwinclub. Link for more info in my bio or just DM me.
#livemusic #ska #skamusic #bassguitarist #bassguitar #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #tempe #tucson #concerts #skapunk
#livemusic #ska #skamusic #bassguitarist #bassguitar #pighogcables #schroedercabinets #tempe #tucson #concerts #skapunk
Photographic evidence that the physiological condition Grimacius Dystonia, commonly known as 'bass face', is indeed contagious. In this image we can see that the subject on the right has infected the individual on the left. Please be aware that there is no known cure for this dreaded illness. Tak...
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Photographic evidence that the physiological condition Grimacius Dystonia, commonly known as 'bass face', is indeed contagious. In this image we can see that the subject on the right has infected the individual on the left. Please be aware that there is no known cure for this dreaded illness. Tak...
Lost in the music, in-sync with the bow on the strings, not even aware that I'm biting my lip. Worth it for the dramatic effect?
Photo by @luckyshot_photos
#standupbass #uprightbass #bassplayer #musicianlife #passion #bittenlip #thriving #concertlife #livemusic #bassguitarist
#bassguitar
Photo by @luckyshot_photos
#standupbass #uprightbass #bassplayer #musicianlife #passion #bittenlip #thriving #concertlife #livemusic #bassguitarist
#bassguitar
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Lost in the music, in-sync with the bow on the strings, not even aware that I'm biting my lip. Worth it for the dramatic effect?
Photo by @luckyshot_photos
#standupbass #uprightbass #bassplayer #musicianlife #passion #bittenlip #thriving #concertlife #livemusic #bassguitarist
#bassguitar
Photo by @luckyshot_photos
#standupbass #uprightbass #bassplayer #musicianlife #passion #bittenlip #thriving #concertlife #livemusic #bassguitarist
#bassguitar
Great pic by @amystargher from my first time performing with @vklynne last Wednesday. Thanks to all the other talented artists and photographers that made this such a great night. 🤘😎
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #musican #pighogcables #sandbergbass #livemusic #heavymetal #kemperprofiler #hardroc...
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #musican #pighogcables #sandbergbass #livemusic #heavymetal #kemperprofiler #hardroc...
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Great pic by @amystargher from my first time performing with @vklynne last Wednesday. Thanks to all the other talented artists and photographers that made this such a great night. 🤘😎
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #musican #pighogcables #sandbergbass #livemusic #heavymetal #kemperprofiler #hardroc...
#bassguitarist #bassguitar #musican #pighogcables #sandbergbass #livemusic #heavymetal #kemperprofiler #hardroc...
🎬 **TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!** 🎬
After **months in the making**, our official music video for **“Skyfall”** by **Maiden United** premieres TONIGHT at **7PM Pacific** on **YouTube**! 🕖🔥
This has been a true passion project, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Join us in the live chat during t...
After **months in the making**, our official music video for **“Skyfall”** by **Maiden United** premieres TONIGHT at **7PM Pacific** on **YouTube**! 🕖🔥
This has been a true passion project, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Join us in the live chat during t...
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
🎬 **TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!** 🎬
After **months in the making**, our official music video for **“Skyfall”** by **Maiden United** premieres TONIGHT at **7PM Pacific** on **YouTube**! 🕖🔥
This has been a true passion project, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Join us in the live chat during t...
After **months in the making**, our official music video for **“Skyfall”** by **Maiden United** premieres TONIGHT at **7PM Pacific** on **YouTube**! 🕖🔥
This has been a true passion project, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Join us in the live chat during t...
Been working behind the scenes with @maidenunitedband on something new for several months. Can't wait to announce and release this officially next week.
In the meantime, we are performing tonight in Simi Valley at Rock & Roll Pizza.
#musicvideo #livemusic #ironmaiden #ironmaidenfan #musician #...
In the meantime, we are performing tonight in Simi Valley at Rock & Roll Pizza.
#musicvideo #livemusic #ironmaiden #ironmaidenfan #musician #...
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Been working behind the scenes with @maidenunitedband on something new for several months. Can't wait to announce and release this officially next week.
In the meantime, we are performing tonight in Simi Valley at Rock & Roll Pizza.
#musicvideo #livemusic #ironmaiden #ironmaidenfan #musician #...
In the meantime, we are performing tonight in Simi Valley at Rock & Roll Pizza.
#musicvideo #livemusic #ironmaiden #ironmaidenfan #musician #...
Maiden United Featured in Voyage LA Magazine
The Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden United was recently featured in Voyage LA Magazine. The spotlight came through an interview with vocalist Rich Abronson, who discussed the band’s origins, mission, and growth.Bass guitarist Danny…
The Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden United was recently featured in Voyage LA Magazine. The spotlight came through an interview with vocalist Rich Abronson, who discussed the band’s origins, mission, and growth.Bass guitarist Danny…
Maiden United Featured in Voyage LA Magazine
The Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden United was recently featured in Voyage LA Magazine. The spotlight came through an interview with vocalist Rich Abronson, who discussed the band’s origins, mission, and growth.Bass guitarist Danny Knapp, known in the band as 'Steve Hairless', was also mentioned as a key contributor to the group’s authenticity and thunderous sound.
melonheadmusic.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Maiden United Featured in Voyage LA Magazine
The Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden United was recently featured in Voyage LA Magazine. The spotlight came through an interview with vocalist Rich Abronson, who discussed the band’s origins, mission, and growth.Bass guitarist Danny…
The Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute band Maiden United was recently featured in Voyage LA Magazine. The spotlight came through an interview with vocalist Rich Abronson, who discussed the band’s origins, mission, and growth.Bass guitarist Danny…
Whirlwind trip to the East
In just five days, Danny Knapp had 6 flights, 5 hours of van rides, performed two high-energy tribute concerts in Cincinnati OH and Buffalo NY, and experienced one of North America’s greatest natural wonders, Niagara Falls. His journey wasn’t just about musicianship—it…
In just five days, Danny Knapp had 6 flights, 5 hours of van rides, performed two high-energy tribute concerts in Cincinnati OH and Buffalo NY, and experienced one of North America’s greatest natural wonders, Niagara Falls. His journey wasn’t just about musicianship—it…
Whirlwind trip to the East
In just five days, Danny Knapp had 6 flights, 5 hours of van rides, performed two high-energy tribute concerts in Cincinnati OH and Buffalo NY, and experienced one of North America’s greatest natural wonders, Niagara Falls. His journey wasn’t just about musicianship—it was a celebration of diversity and an unforgettable travel tale.
melonheadmusic.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Whirlwind trip to the East
In just five days, Danny Knapp had 6 flights, 5 hours of van rides, performed two high-energy tribute concerts in Cincinnati OH and Buffalo NY, and experienced one of North America’s greatest natural wonders, Niagara Falls. His journey wasn’t just about musicianship—it…
In just five days, Danny Knapp had 6 flights, 5 hours of van rides, performed two high-energy tribute concerts in Cincinnati OH and Buffalo NY, and experienced one of North America’s greatest natural wonders, Niagara Falls. His journey wasn’t just about musicianship—it…