Denali (band)
Encyclopedia
Denali is an American
indie
band that formed in April 2000 in Richmond, Virginia
. The group disbanded in 2004, but reunited in 2008 for several performances.
, Jonathan Fuller, Keeley Davis
and Maura Davis
. They recorded a five song demo in January 2001, and signed with Jade Tree Records
later that year.
Denali released their self-titled debut album
in 2002. In August 2003, they released their second album The Instinct
. Shortly after the album's release, Jonathan Fuller and Keeley Davis left the band to focus their attention on Engine Down
. Davis was replaced by Stephen Howard and Ryan Rapsys replaced Fuller. However, the new band configuration ultimately led to Denali breaking up in April 2004. In 2006, Lovitt Records
released the DVD Pinnacle, featuring a concert from 2003.
In November 2004, Maura Davis, Ryan Rapsys, Stephen Howard and new member Matt Clark formed the band Bella Lea. They later changed their name to Ambulette. Maura & Keeley reunited as band members in Glös
. They released their debut album through Lovitt Records in 2007.
Denali performed a reunion show on July 5, 2008 at The National Theater in Richmond. This was followed by two further shows in New York City in September. In June 2009, two additional shows were performed in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C..
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
indie
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band that formed in April 2000 in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. The group disbanded in 2004, but reunited in 2008 for several performances.
History
The band was founded by Cam DiNunzioCam DiNunzio
Cam DiNunzio was born on January 6, 1974 in Virginia. He is known most for his role in the band Denali as guitarist.-Career:DiNunzio joined Denali in 2000 after being asked by singer Maura Davis to help fill out the band along with drummer Jonathan Fuller and bassist Keeley Davis. The band...
, Jonathan Fuller, Keeley Davis
Keeley Davis
Keeley Davis is an American rock musician and graphic designer from Richmond, Virginia.He was the primary lead singer of the band Engine Down, in which he also played guitar. He was also in the band Denali with his sister, Maura Davis...
and Maura Davis
Maura Davis
Maura Davis was the lead singer of the American indie rock band Denali from Richmond, Virginia, United States, active from 2000 to 2004...
. They recorded a five song demo in January 2001, and signed with Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
later that year.
Denali released their self-titled debut album
Denali (album)
Denali is the ethereal, drum-machine and synthesizer-ridden first album of the American rock band Denali.-Track listing:#"French Mistake"#"You File"#"Lose Me"#"Everybody Knows"#"Prozac"#"Relief"#"Time Away"#"Gunner"#"Function"#"Where I Landed"...
in 2002. In August 2003, they released their second album The Instinct
The Instinct
The Instinct is an album by Denali, released in 2003. It is their final album, as the band broke up the following year.-Track listing:#"Hold Your Breath"#"Surface"#"Run Through"#"The Instinct"#"Do Something"#"Real Heat"#"Nullaby"#"Normal Days"...
. Shortly after the album's release, Jonathan Fuller and Keeley Davis left the band to focus their attention on Engine Down
Engine Down
Engine Down was a four-piece rock band from Richmond, Virginia, active from 1996-2005. They were a part of the Washington, D.C. area post-hardcore movement, along with bands like The Dismemberment Plan, Q and Not U, and Faraquet...
. Davis was replaced by Stephen Howard and Ryan Rapsys replaced Fuller. However, the new band configuration ultimately led to Denali breaking up in April 2004. In 2006, Lovitt Records
Lovitt Records
Lovitt Records is an independent record label that was founded in 1995 by Brian Lowit who was a student at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina at the time...
released the DVD Pinnacle, featuring a concert from 2003.
In November 2004, Maura Davis, Ryan Rapsys, Stephen Howard and new member Matt Clark formed the band Bella Lea. They later changed their name to Ambulette. Maura & Keeley reunited as band members in Glös
Glös
Glös is the side-project of indie-rock musicians and siblings Keeley Davis and Maura Davis, along with friend Cornbread Compton. The group released its debut album on Lovitt Records in 2007.-Lineup:Keeley Davis: Guitar, Programming, Bass, Lead Vocals....
. They released their debut album through Lovitt Records in 2007.
Denali performed a reunion show on July 5, 2008 at The National Theater in Richmond. This was followed by two further shows in New York City in September. In June 2009, two additional shows were performed in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C..
Other Appearances
- Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 is a Rock Against Bush compilation album released on the Fat Wreck Chords record label. It contains a collection of songs, both released and unreleased, by various punk rock artists and includes a bonus DVD with political facts, commentary regarding the U.S...
(2004)- "Normal Days" from The InstinctThe InstinctThe Instinct is an album by Denali, released in 2003. It is their final album, as the band broke up the following year.-Track listing:#"Hold Your Breath"#"Surface"#"Run Through"#"The Instinct"#"Do Something"#"Real Heat"#"Nullaby"#"Normal Days"...
(Track 20)
- "Normal Days" from The Instinct
External links
- [ AllMusic: Denali]
- Silent Uproar Interview: August 2002
- Lazy-i Interview: February 2004