The McMenamins are -
Fleur McMenamin (guitar and vocals)
Simon McMenamin (violin, mandolin, banjo, harmonies)
A brother and sister duo, delivering original acoustic music in an intimate, storytelling and often foot-stompin style. Drawing on jazz, bluegrass country and folk influences, the sibling’s honeyed vocal harmonies and instrumental line-up allows them to create their own unique brand of alternative, rockin' country-folk which consistently incites an awesome audience reaction.
"Mesmerising" - Sydney Morning Herald
"A delightful brand of country-folk" - Drum Media
"Frontwoman Fleur has a faultless voice" - Rolling Stone Magazine
IMA NEWS
The McMenamins single 'How It Is' is in the finalists for alt country songs in the 2007 Independent Music Awards - check it out and vote at http://www.musiciansatlas.com/pages/imafinalist/
TOUR NEWS - MACS SUPPORT THE WAIFS
The McMenamins announce a mini tour of the Queensland East Coast as they head off to open for The Waifs in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and the Sunshine Coast starting Oct 19th...They will also be attending the Big Sound Music Conference in Brisbane Oct 3 to play a showcase for national & international delegates...For details head to the GIGS page.
Q SONG AWARD!
The McMenamins won the 2007 Q Song - ABC Regional Award on Tuesday night Aug 14th for their single 'How It Is' from their album 'In this light'.
The single was also in the top 4 finalists for the Blues and Roots category. Check out finalists and all winners at http://www.qsong.com.au
ALBUM
The McMenamins second album "In this light" is now available through itunes Australia was released November 18th 2006 through MGM distribution.
You can hear the first single 'How it is" on the Song Sample page.
The self-titled Debut Album is also available through itunes Australia and is stocked in all good record stores around the country through MGM Distribution - and if it is not in store you CAN order it!
For debut album reviews check out last year's ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE & InPress reviews! (Oct 2005 issue)
by clicking on the "Reviews" page button.
Also, you can check out the interview on the AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ONLINE website from the "Links" page.
FILM CLIP - The McMenamins new film clip of the track 'How It Is' from the upcoming album was in the top 5 nominees for Best Video at The 2006 Musicoz Awards.
To view clip click on the FILM CLIP button on the right
PAST EVENTS
The Great Escape Festival - Sydney, Peats Ridge Festival, Festival of the Sun, Woodford Folk Festival, Big Sound Festival, Canadian Music Week - Toronto, An Evening of Music with Missy Higgins, Ben Lee & Ray Lamontagne. For all past gigs please check out the GIG page.
