Denali (band)
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 in Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Founder | Cam DiNunzio, Jonathan Fuller, Keeley Davis, Maura Davis |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Fate | Dissolved in 2004; regrouped in 2008 for live shows |
| Headquarters | Richmond , United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Denali was an American indie rock ensemble that originated in April 2000 in Richmond, Virginia. Although the band dissolved in 2004, they regrouped in 2008 for a series of live shows.
History
The band was established by Cam DiNunzio, Jonathan Fuller, Keeley Davis, and Maura Davis. In January 2001, Denali produced a five-track demo and subsequently secured a contract with Jade Tree Records within the same year.
Their inaugural album, the self-titled Denali, was launched in 2002.
In August 2003, the group released their sophomore album, The Instinct. Soon after this release, Jonathan Fuller and Keeley Davis departed to concentrate on their work with Engine Down. They were succeeded by Stephen Howard and Ryan Rapsys. This alteration in personnel occurred shortly before the band's dissolution in April 2004. In 2006, Lovitt Records issued the DVD Pinnacle, which includes footage from a 2003 live performance.
Following the breakup, in November 2004, Maura Davis, Ryan Rapsys, Stephen Howard, along with newcomer Matt Clark formed Bella Lea, which was later renamed Ambulette. Additionally, Maura and Keeley collaborated again in the project Glös, releasing their first album through Lovitt Records in 2007.
Denali came together again for a concert on July 5, 2008, at The National Theater in Richmond. Subsequent shows took place in New York and Los Angeles during September, followed by performances in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. in June 2009. During these appearances, they debuted a new track titled "Church Hill Bricks."
Studio albums
- Denali (2002)
- The Instinct (2003)
Demos
- Demonstration (2001)
Other appearances
- Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 (2004) – "Normal Days" from The Instinct (Track 20)
Videography
- Pinnacle (Concert DVD) (2006)