Denali was an American

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band formed in April 2000 in

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. The group disbanded in 2004 but reunited in 2008 for several performances.

History

The band was founded by Cam DiNunzio, Jonathan Fuller,

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and

Maura Davis Maura Davis is an American singer and musician, most known as the lead singer of the American indie rock band Denali from Richmond, Virginia, United States, active from 2000 to 2004 (with brief reappearances in 2008). She also fronted the alter ...

. They recorded a five-song demo in January 2001, and signed with

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later that year. Denali released their self-titled debut album in 2002. In August 2003, they released their second album ''

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''. Shortly after the album's release, Jonathan Fuller and Keeley Davis left the band to focus their attention on

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. 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

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. 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, Virginia. 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. A new song was played at these shows, listed online under the name "Church Hill Bricks."

Discography

Studio albums

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'' (2002) *''

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Demos

* ''Demonstration'' (2001)

Other appearances

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'' (2004) **"Normal Days" from ''

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Videography

*''Pinnacle'' (Concert DVD) (2006)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Denali Indie rock musical groups from Virginia Jade Tree (record label) artists Music of Richmond, Virginia Musical groups established in 2000 Musical groups disestablished in 2004 Musical groups reestablished in 2008