It’s not that Denali broke up because it ran out of ideas. No, the Richmond, Virginia quartet had plenty of those–enough to fuel several band’s worth of melancholy indie-rock. Having enough time for those projects, on the other hand, was a problem. Founding members Keeley Davis and Jonathan Fuller departed from the band in ‘03 to concentrate on their other band, Engine Down, full-time. Unable to recapture the chemistry of the original line-up lead singer/songwriter Maura Davis eventually split the group up and moved on to form Ambulette.

But five years later those other bands are over–Engine Down called it quits in ‘05 and Ambulette threw in the towel two years later–and the members have moved back Richmond. So, there’s isn’t much of a reason for Denali to stay broken up these days. After reuniting for a few shows last year Denali decided to make a go of it again, at least part time basis. Singer Maura Davis spoke with City Paper about the band, being back in school, and why it finally made sense to get Denali back together.

Denali, KI: Theory, Pygmy Lush @Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Sat., June 5, 9 PM, $13

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Big News: Frodus is playing Murky Coffee in Arlington on Wednesday night. Yes, Frodus is back together, at least temporarily.

Show starts around 9. Get there early.

We just talked to Shelby Cinca and got the back story on this surprise reunion. Apparently, the ground work for a full-fledged reunion show started last October at the Embassy of Sweden.

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