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{{Short description|Progressive rock band}}
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| name = Minibosses
| name = Minibosses
| image = The_Minibosses.jpg
| image = The_Minibosses.jpg
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| caption = Minibosses performing at [[PAX (event)|Penny Arcade Expo]] 2005
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| background = group_or_band
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| alias =
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| origin = [[Northampton, Massachusetts]]
| origin = [[Northampton, Massachusetts]]
| genre = [[Progressive rock]], [[video game music]], [[Nintendocore]], [[instrumental rock]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Progressive rock]]
* [[chiptune]]
* [[Nintendocore]]
* [[instrumental rock]]
* [[geek rock]]<ref>{{cite book|chapter=Taste, Kitsch, and Geek Rock: A Multiple Modernities View|first=Martina|last=Topić|pages=25–44|title=Geek Rock: An Exploration of Music and Subculture|editor1-first=Alex|editor1-last=DiBlasi|editor2-first=Victoria|editor2-last=Willis|publisher=Rowman & Littlefield|year=2014|isbn=9781442229761}}</ref>
| years_active = 1999–present
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| years_active = 1999–present
| website =
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| current_members = Robin Vining<br />Aaron Burke<br />Matt Wood<br />Jeff Owens
| website = {{URL|minibosses.com}}
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| past_members = Ben Baraldi<br />Fred Johnson<br />John Lipfert<br />Rich Smaldone<br />Robert Kelly Turner
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| current_members = Aaron Burke<br />Robin Vining<br />Brendan Dueck<br />Steve Dueck<br />Jakob Dueck<br />Owen Dueck
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| past_members = Ben Baraldi<br />Fred Johnson<br />John Lipfert<br />Rich Smaldone<br />Robert Kelly Turner<br />Matt Wood
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'''Minibosses''' is an [[indie rock|independent]] [[progressive rock]] band originally from [[Northampton, Massachusetts]] and now located in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. They are known for their [[Video game music culture|video game music]] [[Cover version|covers]], which are [[instrumental rock]] variations of the theme music from classic [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Nintendo]] [[video game]]s such as ''[[Mega Man (original series)|Mega Man]]'', ''[[Metroid]]'', and ''[[Castlevania]]''.{{Citation needed|date=December 2016}} The ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'' awarded Minibosses their ''best cover band'' award in 2006.<ref>http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/award.php?oid=oid:197035&section=oid:34824&year=2006</ref>
'''Minibosses''' is an American [[progressive rock]] band originally from [[Northampton, Massachusetts]], and now located in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. They are known for their [[Video game music culture|video game music]] [[Cover version|covers]], which are [[instrumental rock]] variations of the theme music from classic [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Nintendo]] [[video game]]s such as ''[[Mega Man (original series)|Mega Man]]'', ''[[Metroid]]'', and ''[[Castlevania]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/2004/02/miniboss/|title=Nintendo Rocks!|last=Werde|first=Bill|newspaper=WIRED|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-24}}</ref> The ''[[Phoenix New Times]]'' awarded Minibosses their ''best cover band'' award in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/award.php?oid=oid:197035&section=oid:34824&year=2006 |title=Phoenix - Best of - BEST COVER BAND - the Minibosses (2006) |accessdate=2006-09-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930165212/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/award.php?oid=oid:197035&section=oid:34824&year=2006 |archivedate=2007-09-30 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
From 1997 to 1999, guitarist Aaron Burke and drummer Matt Wood played in Jenova Project, one of the earliest video game cover bands, along with other friends from the same dorm at the [[University of Massachusetts Amherst]]. In January 2000, Burke and Wood recruited bassist Ben Baraldi to form Minibosses.<ref name="Minibosses FAQ">[http://minibosses.com/faq.htm Minibosses FAQ]</ref> Initially, the band played both video game covers as well as original songs, and self-released their first [[album]], ''[[Minibosses (album)|Minibosses]]'', in September 2000. They were unsatisfied with the quality of this album and have since released new versions of their covers (as well as new covers) on the ''[[Minibosses/Penny Winblood]]'' [[Split album|split]] and ''[[Brass (album)|Brass]]'' album. At the same time, they replaced their older songs, which had been freely available to download, with the newer versions found on ''Brass''.<ref name="Minibosses FAQ"/> From 2000 to present, the band has toured continuously while recording material for new albums.<ref name="Minibosses Shows">[http://minibosses.com/shows.htm Minibosses Shows]</ref>
From 1997 to 1999, guitarist Aaron Burke and drummer Matt Wood played in Jenova Project, one of the earliest video game cover bands, along with other friends from the same dorm at the [[University of Massachusetts Amherst]]. In January 2000, Burke and Wood recruited bassist Ben Baraldi to form Minibosses.<ref name="Minibosses FAQ">{{Cite web|url=http://minibosses.com/faq.htm|title=Faq.|website=Minibosses.com|accessdate=15 November 2020}}</ref> Initially, the band played both video game covers as well as original songs, and self-released their first [[album]], ''[[Minibosses (album)|Minibosses]]'', in September 2000. They were unsatisfied with the quality of this album and have since released new versions of their covers (as well as new covers) on the ''[[Minibosses/Penny Winblood]]'' [[Split album|split]] and ''[[Brass (album)|Brass]]'' album. At the same time, they replaced their older songs, which had been freely available to download, with the newer versions found on ''Brass''.<ref name="Minibosses FAQ"/> From 2000 to present, the band has toured continuously while recording material for new albums.<ref name="Minibosses Shows">{{Cite web|url=http://minibosses.com/shows.htm|title=Shows|website=Minibosses.com|accessdate=15 November 2020}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
===Current===
===Current===
*Robin Vining — [[bass guitar|bass]]
*Aaron Burke – [[guitar]] (1999–present)
*Robin Vining – guitar (2019–present), [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2007–2019)
*Aaron Burke — [[guitar]]
*Brendan Dueck – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]] (2014–present)
*Cameron Rosewicz — [[guitar]]
*Matt Wood — [[Drum kit|drums]]
*Steve Dueck – [[drums]] (2014–present)
*Jakob Dueck – bass (2019–present)
*Owen Dueck – [[drums]] (2019–present)


===Previous===
===Former===
*Robert Kelly Turner — guitar (2010)
*Robert Kelly Turner – guitar (2010)
*Ben Baraldi — guitar (2007–2010), bass (1999–2007)
*Ben Baraldi – guitar (2007–2010), bass (1999–2007)
*John Lipfert — guitar (2004–2007)
*John Lipfert – guitar (2004–2007)
*Fred Johnson — guitar (2002–2004)
*Fred Johnson – guitar (2002–2004)
*Richard Smaldone — guitar (2001–2002)
*Richard Smaldone – guitar (2001–2002)
*Matt Wood – drums (1999–2014)


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''Brass'' (Self-released, 2005)
*''Brass'' (Self-released, 2005)
*''Brass 2: Mouth'' (Released December 2, 2011)
*''Brass 2: Mouth'' (Released December 2, 2011)

==See also==
*[[Video game music culture]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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==Further reading==
*Borges, Mario Mesquita. "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/minibosses-mn0001934154 Minibosses]". [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved May 9, 2005.
*Borges, Mario Mesquita. "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/minibosses-mn0001934154 Minibosses]". [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved May 9, 2005.


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===General===
===General===
*[http://minibosses.com/ Minibosses official web site]
*[http://minibosses.com/ Minibosses official web site]
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*[https://ocremix.org/artist/4358/minibosses ReMixer profile] at [[OverClocked ReMix]]
*[http://theshizz.org/forum/index.php?act=SF&f=8 Minibosses forum]
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*[http://www.ocremix.org/remixer/theminibosses/ ReMixer profile] at [[OverClocked ReMix]]
*{{musicbrainz artist|id=db11d9fe-9143-44f9-9aca-d7c3d1e1d728|name=Minibosses}}
*{{musicbrainz artist|id=db11d9fe-9143-44f9-9aca-d7c3d1e1d728|name=Minibosses}}
*[http://www.insertcredit.com/reviews/minibosses/ Minibosses EP Insert Credit review] Sheffield, Brandon (Apr. 12, 2004)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050728130742/http://www.insertcredit.com/reviews/minibosses/ Minibosses EP Insert Credit review] Sheffield, Brandon (Apr. 12, 2004)
*[http://www.myspace.com/minibossess Minibosses official MySpace]
*[http://www.myspace.com/minibossess Minibosses official MySpace]


===Interviews===
===Interviews===
*[http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.02/miniboss.html "Nintendo Rocks!"] Wired Magazine: Werde, Bill (Dec. 2002)
*[https://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.02/miniboss.html "Nintendo Rocks!"] Wired Magazine: Werde, Bill (Dec. 2002)
*[http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2004/04/21/minibosses/index_np.html "Nintendo rocks!"] Salon.com: Becker, Verne (Apr. 21, 2004)
*[http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2004/04/21/minibosses/index_np.html "Nintendo rocks!"] Salon.com: Becker, Verne (Apr. 21, 2004)
*[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3873034 "Rocking in the Key of Nintendo"] NPR-All Things Considered: (Aug. 26, 2004)
*[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3873034 "Rocking in the Key of Nintendo"] NPR-All Things Considered: (Aug. 26, 2004)


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Minibosses
Minibosses performing at Penny Arcade Expo 2005
Minibosses performing at Penny Arcade Expo 2005
Background information
OriginNorthampton, Massachusetts
Genres
Years active1999–present
MembersAaron Burke
Robin Vining
Brendan Dueck
Steve Dueck
Jakob Dueck
Owen Dueck
Past membersBen Baraldi
Fred Johnson
John Lipfert
Rich Smaldone
Robert Kelly Turner
Matt Wood
Websiteminibosses.com

Minibosses is an American progressive rock band originally from Northampton, Massachusetts, and now located in Phoenix, Arizona. They are known for their video game music covers, which are instrumental rock variations of the theme music from classic Nintendo video games such as Mega Man, Metroid, and Castlevania.[2] The Phoenix New Times awarded Minibosses their best cover band award in 2006.[3]

History

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From 1997 to 1999, guitarist Aaron Burke and drummer Matt Wood played in Jenova Project, one of the earliest video game cover bands, along with other friends from the same dorm at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In January 2000, Burke and Wood recruited bassist Ben Baraldi to form Minibosses.[4] Initially, the band played both video game covers as well as original songs, and self-released their first album, Minibosses, in September 2000. They were unsatisfied with the quality of this album and have since released new versions of their covers (as well as new covers) on the Minibosses/Penny Winblood split and Brass album. At the same time, they replaced their older songs, which had been freely available to download, with the newer versions found on Brass.[4] From 2000 to present, the band has toured continuously while recording material for new albums.[5]

Members

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Current

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  • Aaron Burke – guitar (1999–present)
  • Robin Vining – guitar (2019–present), bass (2007–2019)
  • Brendan Dueck – keyboards (2014–present)
  • Steve Dueck – drums (2014–present)
  • Jakob Dueck – bass (2019–present)
  • Owen Dueck – drums (2019–present)

Former

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  • Robert Kelly Turner – guitar (2010)
  • Ben Baraldi – guitar (2007–2010), bass (1999–2007)
  • John Lipfert – guitar (2004–2007)
  • Fred Johnson – guitar (2002–2004)
  • Richard Smaldone – guitar (2001–2002)
  • Matt Wood – drums (1999–2014)

Discography

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  • Minibosses (Self-released on Kraid Records, 2000)
  • Minibosses (EP) (Self-released, 2004)
  • Live at the Middle East recorded at The Middle East nightclub (Self-released, 2004)
  • Minibosses/Penny Winblood (Forge Records, 2005)
  • Brass (Self-released, 2005)
  • Brass 2: Mouth (Released December 2, 2011)

References

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  1. ^ Topić, Martina (2014). "Taste, Kitsch, and Geek Rock: A Multiple Modernities View". In DiBlasi, Alex; Willis, Victoria (eds.). Geek Rock: An Exploration of Music and Subculture. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 25–44. ISBN 9781442229761.
  2. ^ Werde, Bill. "Nintendo Rocks!". WIRED. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
  3. ^ "Phoenix - Best of - BEST COVER BAND - the Minibosses (2006)". Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
  4. ^ a b "Faq". Minibosses.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Shows". Minibosses.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.

Further reading

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General

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Interviews

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