Minnie and The Moonrakers

Minnie and The Moonrakers Triple J Unearthed musical gumbo inspired by the raw, powerful recordings of a bygone era. Gritty, edge of the seat. Chunky rhythm.

Vox: Siobhan O'Brien Guitar: Greg Duncan Powell www.siobhanobrien.com.au/band Minnie and The Moonrakers is a rhythm and blues quartet playing music inspired by the raw, powerful recordings of a bygone era. The vocalist, Siobhan O’Brien aka Minnie, is a soulful performer whose voice has been described as ‘gritty’ and her stage act as ‘untamed’. She is backed by: guitarist Greg Duncan Powell, renown

ed for his edge of the seat guitar riffing; bassist Rohan O’Farrell and drummer Scotty Sippel whose chunky rhythms set the foundation for an original musical gumbo. The band has brought their brand of music to a host of festivals, events and venues across Australia. In 2024 they opened at the International Blues Festival, Canberra, ACT, and supported festival favourites 19-Twenty. In 2025 Minnie and The Moonrakers became regular artists onboard The Blues Train (Queenscliff, Vic), appeared at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Spring Ditch Festival and North East Food and Wine Festival. Additionally they were invited to be part of the ongoing Blues Music Victoria Women In Blues initiative headed by internationally renowned blues musician Andrea Marr. Their first EP Volume One (2024) is available on Spotify and other listening platforms. They have a second recording of original songs in the pipeline. The future is up – to quote Les Paul’s famous song, ‘how high the moon?’

Save the date, mates. Bright, Victoria. Bright Twilight Tastings. Thu 15 Oct, 5-9pm. Let's tear up the town...in an extr...
31/08/2026

Save the date, mates. Bright, Victoria. Bright Twilight Tastings. Thu 15 Oct, 5-9pm. Let's tear up the town...in an extremely civilised manner. Minnie and The Moonrakers Bright Twilight Tastings

There are many treasured moments as a performer. Writing, travelling, playing. Then there are some indefinable moments t...
30/08/2026

There are many treasured moments as a performer. Writing, travelling, playing. Then there are some indefinable moments that are outside the scheme of things - when the joy you’re spreading is reflected back at you. Meet Mia. One of our tiniest fans. She frequently comes (with her parents and large entourage) to our gigs. Today she presented me with a “Minnie” bracelet that she’d lovingly made. And one for herself to match. So gorgeous. It made my heart swell.

30/08/2026

Today. Commercial Club Albury. Comin’ atcha. 5:30pm-8:30pm Sun 30 Aug.

Here's the rub on our (much loved) drummer Scotty Sippel An outstanding human metronome, doily lover et cetera.
29/08/2026

Here's the rub on our (much loved) drummer Scotty Sippel An outstanding human metronome, doily lover et cetera.

Melbourne Cup weekend brothers and sisters. Yewwwww! See you in Yack. Sun 1 Nov. Yacks Little Blues Festival
26/08/2026

Melbourne Cup weekend brothers and sisters. Yewwwww! See you in Yack. Sun 1 Nov. Yacks Little Blues Festival

Reasons to head to Yakandandah for the Melbourne Cup Weekend 2026. 1. Watch musicians with guitars rather than jockey's with whips. 2. Enjoy a four day long weekend (if you're Victorian. If not take a damn holiday.) 3. Savour the country air. I could go on but I won't. Tickets available now for Yacks Little Blues Festival via humantix.

Spring has sprung. The grass is riz. I wonder where the birdies is? Floriade - Australia's biggest celebration of Spring...
24/08/2026

Spring has sprung. The grass is riz. I wonder where the birdies is? Floriade - Australia's biggest celebration of Spring - that's where these lil' birdies will be. Sun 4 Oct. 1:15pm-2:15pm. Commonwealth Park. STAGE 88. This year's theme, Feast of Flowers, celebrates the joyful meeting point of nature, food, and community — where one million blooms reflect the abundance and beauty of the season.

A little birdie told me that The Moonrakers are headed to Commercial Club Albury. Sunday 30 August 5:30pm-8:30pm & a sne...
20/08/2026

A little birdie told me that The Moonrakers are headed to Commercial Club Albury. Sunday 30 August 5:30pm-8:30pm & a sneaky Friday 4 September 8pm til late. Gritty sounds. Lotsa lipstick. Love from Siobhan aka Minnie x

Yewwwww! Let’s goooo ⭐️💪⭐️ Save the date! Sun 1 Nov Star Hotel Yackandandah
18/08/2026

Yewwwww! Let’s goooo ⭐️💪⭐️ Save the date! Sun 1 Nov Star Hotel Yackandandah

Yack's Little Blues Fest. Sun 1 Nov. Star Hotel, Yackandandah, Victoria. Artist Announcement #2. MINNIE AND THE MOONRAKERS. Triple J Unearthed quartet Minnie and the Moonrakers play music inspired by the raw, powerful recordings of a bygone era. Vocalist, Siobhan O’Brien aka Minnie, is a soulful performer with a big sound. She's backed by seasoned guitarist Greg Duncan Powell renowned for his gritty riffs. The lineup for this event also includes: Scotty Sippel (drummer) and Rohan O'Farrell (bassist). The band appear regularly on The Blues Train and festivals and events across the country. Star Hotel Yackandandah Tickets available now via link in bio/comments.

Sweaty work at the Tathra Hotel on Sunday night. Everyone got down and dirty. Love some filthy blues. t
18/08/2026

Sweaty work at the Tathra Hotel on Sunday night. Everyone got down and dirty. Love some filthy blues. t

18/08/2026

Thanks for having us Tathra Hotel Let’s do it again real soon. Love from Siobhan aka Minnie ❤️⭐️❤️Minnie and The Moonrakers

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