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Denali
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Richmond, United States (2000 – 2004, 2008 – present)
During the first few months of 2008, the original line-up has gotten together for rehearsals for the first time in five years, and they’ve just played their reunion show in Richmond VA. A couple more shows will be announced before the band begins writing new songs…
Denali began in Richmond, Virginia in 2000 when Maura Davis approached her older brother and Engine Down singer/guitarist Keeley Davis with the idea of fleshing out some songs she had been working on. Keeley enlisted the help of Engine Down bandmate and former Sleepytime Trio drummer Jonathan Fuller and was followed slightly thereafter by Cam DiNunzio, longstanding member of Richmond’s music community. Together these three gentlemen would help realize Maura’s musical ideas into what eventually became Denali.
The name Denali (meaning “the great one”) is taken from the Athabascan name for Alaska’s Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. The meaning is fairly obvious: Cold, remotely desolate, permanent… something the band felt pertained rather well to the sound they were stumbling upon. After recording and selling a five-song demo at live shows, Denali caught the ear of record label Jade Tree.
Denali released their debut album Denali in the spring of 2002. In August 2003, they released their second album The Instinct. Shortly after the release, Jonathan Fuller and Keeley Davis left the band to focus their attention on Engine Down. Davis was replaced by bassist Stephen Howard and Ryan Rapsys replaced Fuller. Despite (or because of) these changes, Denali broke up in April 2004.
Denali began in Richmond, Virginia in 2000 when Maura Davis approached her older brother and Engine Down singer/guitarist Keeley Davis with the idea of fleshing out some songs she had been working on. Keeley enlisted the help of Engine Down bandmate and former Sleepytime Trio drummer Jonathan Fuller and was followed slightly thereafter by Cam DiNunzio, longstanding member of Richmond’s music community. Together these three gentlemen would help realize Maura’s musical ideas into what eventually became Denali.
The name Denali (meaning “the great one”) is taken from the Athabascan name for Alaska’s Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. The meaning is fairly obvious: Cold, remotely desolate, permanent… something the band felt pertained rather well to the sound they were stumbling upon. After recording and selling a five-song demo at live shows, Denali caught the ear of record label Jade Tree.
Denali released their debut album Denali in the spring of 2002. In August 2003, they released their second album The Instinct. Shortly after the release, Jonathan Fuller and Keeley Davis left the band to focus their attention on Engine Down. Davis was replaced by bassist Stephen Howard and Ryan Rapsys replaced Fuller. Despite (or because of) these changes, Denali broke up in April 2004.
Videos
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Denali- Hold Your Breath
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Denali - French Mistake
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Denali - Everybody Knows
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Denali - Normal Days (live)
Top Albums
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Relief
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Lose Me
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Surface
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French Mistake
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The Instinct
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Prozac
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You File
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Everybody Knows
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Run Through
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Do Something
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Function
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Nullaby
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Shoutbox
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Shitit wrote:
surface is lovely!
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silentful wrote:
震了小下~
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PinkDekay wrote:
AMAZING. Thanks for coming to NY. Be sure to comeback!!!!
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javierem wrote:
Didn't know they were back together. Wow!! Waiting for a new album. This band is elegant, crude, intelligent and melancholic.
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SetsunaSamurai wrote:
I saw Denali in concert a few years back when they were touring w/ Deftones, and it was amazing. I'm so glad to hear they are back together. Can't wait to hear the new stuff!
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lucasnascimento wrote:
it's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jadielady wrote:
I'm kicking myself for missing the reunion :(
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verisof wrote:
"Lose Me (the spotlight was just on her and it was dead silent for the ending of this song)"?? I would kill someone to have a chance to see this! :)
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verisof wrote:
lyndsaylovan: everyone who heard her voice and lyrics have to be in love with her
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T-Bomb wrote:
This band rules. Do Something, Relief, and You File = Awesome.
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Max_Gross wrote:
Bliss!
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jonathanonfire wrote:
one of the few indie bands i actually listen to. maura has the voice of an angel. so happy that they are back together. i can't wait to see them.
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lyndsaylovan wrote:
i dont even usually like female vocalists but i am probably in love with maura davis. probably.
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Loppermann wrote:
lolwut?
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thekatalyst wrote:
beautiful reunion show at The National. some songs they played included-- You File, French Mistake, Lose Me (the spotlight was just on her and it was dead silent for the ending of this song) Surface, Relief, Gunner, The Instinct, Where I Landed-- and a *NEW* SONG they wrote, too!!! I'm still just blown away... Maura was flawless.
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david_che wrote:
Oh I wish I could go see them live in concert, they rock so much.
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jonathanonfire wrote:
DENALI IS BACK! there is a god! =]
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mikepav wrote:
samanthaaajane, i was listening to Sarah Blasko the other day and thought the exact same thing.
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axps420 wrote:
theyre back? thats great
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verisof wrote:
reunion? thanks God, I would give a million to see them! :)
Events
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Denali LA Reunion Show
Echoplex, Los Angeles, United States
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| 9 attendees
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- OhYesByAllMeans tagged Denali with ‘i should keep an eye on this one’. last week
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- DarkVivi tagged Denali with ‘indie’. last month
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