danny-knapp + Musician in Huntington Beach, CA

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ABOUT

Danny “The Melonhead” Knapp, is a Southern California-based musician and composer. Although Danny is primarily known for his work on electric and fretless bass guitar, he also plays ukulele as well as being a lead/backing vocalist. Danny is an official Pig Hog Cables artist.

Danny has been performing live as well as recording in studios professionally since he was 16 years old. Early on in his career, Danny played bass guitar for the band Feedbags with Scotty Johnson (later of Gin Blossoms). Later, Danny played bass, keyboards, and ukulele for Mikioi, a Hawaiian reggae band played on Polynesian radio with their singles “Hawaii, My Home”, “Mikio’i Music”, and their rendition of “Kanaka Wai Wai”. Danny performed on ukulele and bass as a member of the renowned Pangean Orchestra. He was also a member of actress/singer/songwriter Katie Garfield’s live band. Danny played bass for several years in the alt-rock/ska/reggae band The Bredren, which included previous members of Save Ferris, Lit, Jeffries Fan Club, and For Pete’s Sake.

Screen name:

danny-knapp

Member since:

May 18 2013

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Bob Daisley, Leland Sklar, Bootsy Collins, Chris Squier, Geddy Less, Stanley Clarke, Tony Levin, Paul Denman, Nick Beggs, Tony Mansfield, Nathan East, Leigh Gorman

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Ukulele:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Professional-level gear for club, theater, and arena-size venues, including wireless systems for bass and in-ear monitors

MUSIC