The Miniatures are an alternative rock band from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Their members include founding members Andrew Kennedy (vocals)(1991-1994), Steve Toms (bass)(1991-2001), Chris Finn (guitar,vocals)(1991-2004), Shawn Feeney (percussion)(1996-2005), drummer Nick Skalkos, bassist Ryan Allen, keyboardist/guitarist Kevin Hundt and singer/songwriter/guitarist Ian Smith. In 2000, they released their first album, which was self-titled. Their second album, A Mood of a Room, released in 2003, included some live tracks and a demo called "Flood". One year later, The Miniatures released Coma Kid, and finally started gaining recognition in the Toronto music scene, mostly via the popular local radio station, 102.1 The Edge. The success of their track titled "Dragonfly" began to push The Miniatures in a new direction. In 2006, they released the album Dead Flowers, and really began to come into their own as musicians and performers in both the Canadian and International scenes. Recently, they have toured through England and much of Ontario. They have also won various awards for upcoming new band, and have performed live on MTV Canada.
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