Menomena

Menomena

Keynote Speaker: Menomena is an indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, and currently made up of Justin Harris and Danny Seim.

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Menomena Biography

Menomena is an indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, and currently made up of Justin Harris and Danny Seim. Both members of the band share singing duties and frequently swap instruments while recording. Menomena began as a side project of Seim's solo project Lackthereof. The band formed in late 2000, when Brent Knopf graduated from Dartmouth College and returned to Portland to collaborate with Harris and Seim.

Menomena played their first show in July 2001, at Meow Meow, a now-defunct all ages venue in Portland. Their debut album, “I Am the Fun Blame Monster!,” was self-released in May 2003. It was re-released by FILMguerrero in 2004, and then again by Barsuk/FILMguerrero in 2007. A white vinyl LP was released by FILMguerrero in 2005 that featured an origami design by band member Brent Knopf and hand screen printing/assembly by band member Danny Seim. In May 2011, the album was reissued as a double album alongside a bonus DVD. The bonus material featured nine bonus tracks and rare footage of the band's appearances on Portland cable public-access television program “The Sista Social Show,” a live performance at Meow-Meow and music videos for the album tracks, “Trigga Hiccups” and “Cough Coughing.”

In November 2005, Menomena released, “Under an Hour,” an album of instrumental music written for and performed with Monster Squad, an experimental dance company based in Portland. The release consisted of only three tracks, each of which is over 17 minutes in length.

Menomena released their third album, and first via Barsuk Records, in January 2007. As with their first two releases, “Friend and Foe,” was entirely produced, recorded and mixed by the band. The album featured an intricate packaging layout consisting of die-cut shapes, decoder rings and hidden messages. It was designed by Knopf and illustrated by cult graphic novelist/cartoonist Craig Thompson, of “Blankets” fame. Thompson's artwork for, “Friend and Foe,” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.

Menomena spent most of 2009 in and out of the studio. Their fourth full length album, “Mines,” was released in July 2010 by Barsuk Records, in North America, and City Slang, in Europe. The album was self-produced and recorded by the band and reached #96 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.

In January 2011 Menomena announced the departure of Brent Knopf. Now a duo, Menomena issued their fifth album, “Moms,” in September 2012.

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How much does it cost to book Menomena for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Menomena, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Menomena, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Menomena speak about?

Menomena is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music and Celebrity.

Who is the agent for Menomena?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Menomena for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Menomena for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Menomena or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Menomena is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Menomena for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Menomena can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sam Smith, St. Lucia and We Were Promised Jetpacks. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Menomena for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

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  • How do I book Menomena to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Menomena for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Menomena, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Menomena or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Menomena for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Menomena, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Menomena, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Menomena speak about?

    Menomena is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music and Celebrity.
  • Who is the agent for Menomena?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Menomena for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Menomena for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Menomena or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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