The McMenamins are -
Fleur McMenamin (guitar, vocals, piano)
Simon McMenamin (violin, mandolin, banjo, harmonies)
A brother and sister duo, drawing on alt country and folk influences, using honeyed vocal harmonies with mandolin and violin driven instrumentals to deliver original acoustic music. Their unique style ranges from storytelling within intimate and sensitive soundscapes to high energy folk'n'roll which delights audiences time after time.
"Mesmerising" - Sydney Morning Herald
"A delightful brand of country-folk" - Drum Media
"Frontwoman Fleur has a faultless voice" - Rolling Stone Magazine
The McMenamins song The Last Rain was in the finalists for The Blackbird Song Contest 2009, the single 'what it takes' was nominated for a 2008 Q Song Award after winning the 2007 ABC Regional Q Song Award for their single 'How It Is' from their album 'In this light'.
NEWS
The McMenamins have a string of dates to kick off 2010 including a gig supporting Toni Childs at The Tanks Arts Centre, Port Douglas Carnivale & Babinda Harvest Festival. Check out the Gig Page for all details.
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 "Listen" 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 the ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE & InPress reviews! by clicking on the "Press" page button.
FILM CLIP - You can view the film clip of the track 'How It Is' on the "Video" page.
PAST EVENTS
The Waifs tour of Qld in 2007. 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.
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
“ Rock-solid folk debut" - Rolling Stone Magazine
“this is a record from two very talented players… It’s hard to believe this is a debut.”
Rhythms Magazine
“a must-have for summer… it is astonishing how accomplished and developed this
album is for a debut.” - Rip It Up
“…this Aussie group have got big things ahead of them.” - Woollpress
“…in the hand's of the McMenamins, folk has never sounded like
so much fun.” - Online Garage”
“The McMenamins have created an intricately woven pattern of real life which all
can relate to.” – The Dwarf Website.
