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Because authors write music too…EP TEASER:: The tracks have been tucked in. The beats have been put to bed. The riffs have been... erm... given a cup of hot chocky. Now we are days away from releasing our new single THAT KINDA GIRL from our de

Thinking of doing something CREATIVE or OUT OF THE ORDINARY? May I please suggest YOU allow for yourself to: FAIL/be entirely awkward/VULNERABLE/step over your BOUNDARIES and/or GROW? Oh my goodness good GOLLY me. Take that step. It is a great &

Admittedly there's some bodice ripping that goes on in this book. But that's only part of it. All the Golden Light is part thriller/crime/historical fiction. It's a slow burn (that was intentional - I had a lot of backstory to get through) that comes

Chillaxing at home. Sigh. #writer #siobhanobrienauthor #writers #writerslifeforme #creativehome

A lifetime of supporting artists by acquiring their limited edition prints, canvases and oils. Not a day goes by that I don’t relish these creations in my home. Beauty and love entwined. #florencebroadhurst #tabithastowe #jadefisher #kimmyhogan

Been busy painting walls, creating peaceful new spaces. Oh. And veggies. Lots and lots of veggies. #seehighcountry #seehighcountryvictoria #bright #brightvic #brightvictoria

Not literary or musicology business, just hangin’ with my beautiful (inside and out) daughter business. Couldn’t love this kind, funny, outstanding human anymore that I do. @beatriceepowell What a blessing. #writers #writerslife #allthego

Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. Cira 1902 Guesthouse. You beautiful old beast. #travelphotography #travelling #traveling #travelblogger #siobhanobrienauthor

Loads of fun doing this ad for Reed & Co Distillery. Gorgeous images. Great gin! #seehighcountry #reedandco #regionalvictoria #northeast #distillery #gindistillery #brightvibes #brightvic

MONA. Hobart, Tasmania. My mind is officially blown. #mona #monatasmania #visittasmania #writers #writer #novel #allthegoldenlight

Last day of my Creative Residency @all_that_we_are_tasmania Shall miss these artful vignettes. @zeitgeistwriters @harpercollinsaustralia #writer #writers #allthegoldenlight #novel #novelist #novelwriting #writersretreat

Clifton Beach. Tasmania. @zeitgeistwriters @harpercollinsaustralia #writers #writersandpoets #novel #novelist #siobhanobrienauthor #allthegoldenlight #tasmania #tasmaniaaustralia

In love with my office. Wanna marry my office. @all_that_we_are_tasmania @zeitgeistwriters @harpercollinsaustralia

Contemplation. @all_that_we_are_tasmania #novelist #novel #novelwriting #allthegoldenlight #writers #writersretreat

Some people challenge themselves physically or academically. I’ve always gone for creative challenges which is how I’ve ended up on a two week Creative Residency at all that we are - Tasmania I’ll be burrowing down in solitude at th

Star Magnolia and Camellia. Bunched together like two little sweethearts. #spring #springbreak #springtime #gardening #garden #gardeninspo #allthegoldenlight #siobhanobrienauthor

Reminder to get your tickets for the mighty, mighty Blues Train experience. Minnie and The Moonrakers will be hollerin’ from carriage C - SAT 23 MAY. 1:30pm-3:30pm. @thebluestrain @minnieandthemoonrakers @southernstaragency #theblues #thebluest

One thing I adore about being in a band is indulging my love of the obscure. Here are some hits and memories (aka very serious socials collateral) from the past few years. Yes, I know what a moonraker is. No, I wan't smoking anything. #livemusic #liv

EP TEASER:: The tracks have been tucked in. The beats have been put to bed. The riffs have been... erm... riffed. Now we are days away from releasing our new single THAT KINDA GIRL from our delicious new EP SOBRIQUET that is part blues, part rock, wi

Big weekend of music coming up!

Satdee 18 April, 7-10pm, Yack Hotel, Yackandandah, Vic.
Sundee 19 April, 5;30pm-8:30pm, Commercial Club, Albury, NSW.
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#livemusic #liveperformance #bluesmusic #rockabilly #minnieandthemoonrakers

This road runner was last seen swanning around an inner city Paris arrondissement. Now she is pictured looking pensive, yet chic in Moonraker merch, at the Viva Energy refinery, Corio, Victoria. What is she pondering? The preposterous price of fuel?

Tassie. We are comin' atcha. More details soon!

Fri 15 May, MONA, Hobart.
Fri 15 May, Republic Bar, North Hobart.
Sat 16 May, Craigie Knowe Vineyard, Cranbrook.
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#livemusic #gigging #liveperformance #minnieandthemoonrakers #gretsch #bluesmusic

One night. Two bands. Limited space. Minnie and The Moonrakers plus The Raccoons. Republic Bar, North Hobart. We are comin' atcha. Fri May 15, 8:30pm til late, mate.
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@theraccoons_tas @republicbarcafe @minnieandthemoonrakers #livemusic #musictas

Barwon Club Hotel Geelong presents an unmissable Rhythm n' Blues Sunday session with not one but two festival favourite acts from high country Victoria and the Bass Coast. Minnie and The Moonrakers. Ozone Street. Together. One show only.

Who?

Minni

Upcoming live performances for your listening & dancing pleasure:

Yackandandah, Victoria. Yack Hotel. Sat 18 Apr, 7pm-10pm.

Albury, NSW. Commercial Club. Sun 19 Apr, 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Yackandandah Hotel Commercial Club Albury #livemusic #liveperf

This lone traveller was spotted in Moonraker merch in Valparaiso, Chile. He appears ponderous, poised to cross the road and perhaps a little lost. Looks like he needs direction. The same can’t be said of his supreme taste in music. #minnieandth

Wonderful night at the @humebluesclub thanks for having us. YAY. Love you Melbourne!
Photo credit: @julimetup #minnieandthemoonrakers #live #livemusic #liveperformance

Upcoming gigs Mar/Apr/May 2026:

Thu 12 Mar. Melbourne. Hume Blues Club.
Doors open 7pm.

Sat 18 Apr. Yackandandah,. Yackandandah Hotel. 7pm-10pm.

Sun 19 Apr. Albury. Commercial Club. 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Fri 15 May. Hobart MONA (with The Raccoons). 1p

Greetings earthlings. Thanks for the love. 2026 is shaping up nicely in Moonraker land. We are taking things up a notch this year with the release of our EP just around the corner, appearances in Rutherglen, Melbourne, Yackandandah, Queenscliff and T

After the recent success of our merch giveaways at a few of our live gigs I've designed a bunch of rockin' stickers. But this time, it's up to *YOU* which ones get printed. YAY! Voting lines are now open.
#1 Trio of Jetson Cats
#2 Single Black Cat
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Due to unforeseen circumstances Minnie and The Moonrakers are no longer able to attend the IWD Women in Blues event at The Tote Hotel Fri 6 Mar. But don’t despair! We’re gonna be in Melbourne next week! Yipeeeee! Where? Hume Blues Club, T