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Miles & Mafale
Catherine Miles and Jay Mafale — husband and wife, co-conspirators, storytellers. They are two scoops of modern folk with a sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes from their theater backgrounds. Catherine’s voice is an expressive powerhouse. Jay’s guitar is distinctive and unconventional. They are known for the poetry, clever humor, and unique perspectives of their songs. Miles & Mafale aim to shift points of view through themes of perseverance, hope, and strength of spirit.
Their diverse influences and initial decade of performing cover songs (in their own group and as sidemen) gives them a tremendous “palette” to draw from. Miles & Mafale blend all of that together into their own candid and playful style.  Audiences first came to know Catherine and Jay as a trio, The YaYas, with piano man Paul Silverman, and later touring the country with Karyn Oliver and Carolann Solebello as No Fuss and Feathers (who appeared here in spring, 2018).
Miles & Mafale’s songwriting has earned them acclaim in listening rooms and festivals nationwide, along with recognition as Most Wanted Emerging Artists at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and three-time Kerrville New Folk finalists. The duo’s latest release, Be Brave, is “Beautifully made. An articulate page-turner of an album that feels like a short story collection in 10 songs.” Marilyn Rea Beyer, WFMT Chicago.