(artwork courtesy of MySpace)
During its brief, 4-year lifespan, Denali made a sizable splash -- especially for a band from Richmond. Signed to the Jade Tree label, the group' made a debut CD that was produced by Sparklehorse jockey Mark Linkous. The group -- led by singer Maura Davis -- developed something of a following in Europe. Then, poof! It was all over. Thankfully, the band's original lineup is getting back for a show Saturday, July 5, at The National in Richmond. Moody, dramatic and elegantly sung and played, Denali's music deserves another chance. I'm guessing that Denali made an impression on young players on the Richmond scene. The three acts opening for the band at Saturday's show are some of the most interesting and ambitious in Virginia: Tulsa Drone, Prabir and The Substitutes and The Great White Jenkins. As a Style Weekly preview of the show explains, the band feels like grandparents to the Richmond indie rock community.
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