Fleur and Simon McMenamin hailing from Far North Queensland, have been performing together since 2003 supporting some of Australia's top artists, and performing in some of the country's leading venues. Their independent self-titled debut and their second release "in this light" have gained critical acclaim and substantial airplay on Triple J and ABC radio as well as many regional, international and internet stations.

The McMenamins have supported the likes of The Waifs, Missy Higgins, Ben Lee, Jason Mraz, Toni Childs, Lior, Bertie Blackman, Kate Miller-Heidke, Jez, Ash Grunwald, Jen Cloher, Deborah Conway, Ray LaMontagne, & Serena Ryder.

In November 2005 they wrapped up their first national tour opening for Missy Higgins which entered them into the consciousness of the masses performing to crowds of thousands in large outdoor stadiums. Their song The Last Rain was in the shortlist for the 2009 American Blackbird Song Contest and  In 2007 The McMenamins toured Queensland opening for The Waifs and won a Q Song Award for their single 'How It Is'. The film clip of the same single was in the top 5 video finalists of the 2006 Music OZ Awards.  The McMenamins have performed showcases at Canadian Music Week in Toronto & Big Sound in Brisbane and their festival dates include Woodford, Festival of the Sun, Peats Ridge, and Sydney's The Great Escape. Their two releases are out through MGM distribution. After creating children with their respective partners instead of albums for the past couple of years, The McMenamins are now back gigging regularly throughout the Far North and are planning their 3rd Studio Album and supporting national tour and festival dates in late 2010.  

“Rock-solid folk debut. Frontwoman Fleur has a faultless voice that's confident and sweet with a country ache. " Rolling Stone Magazine

“A delightful brand of country-folk.” Drum Media

“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 brother and sister duo are energetic from start to finish with their superb use of acoustic strumming, perky vocals and swishing of percussion…this is a duo to watch” Eleven Magazine


“Fleur has a sweet, gorgeous, country-tinged voice with a relaxed style. It’s more than attractive because she can pack a few decent punches” Mediasearch.com

"This Aussie group have got big things ahead of them.” Woollpress