Short Bio
Miles & Mafale are storytellers with a sprinkling of pop-catchiness known for their plainspoken poetry, clever humor, and unique perspectives. Catherine’s voice – an expressive powerhouse. Jay’s guitar – an immersive soundscape. Their candid and playful style onstage has earned them acclaim in venerable listening rooms and festivals nationwide.
Long Bio
Catherine Miles and Jay Mafale are husband and wife, co-conspirators, storytellers. They are two scoops of contemporary folk with a sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds. Catherine’s voice - resonant, expressive, a powerhouse. Jay’s guitar - percussive, melodic, thoughtful. Known for plainspoken poetry, clever humor, and unique perspectives, they aim to shift points of view through themes of perseverance and hope. And yes, sometimes they throw in a villain just for fun. Miles & Mafale’s songwriting has earned them acclaim in venerable listening rooms and festivals nationwide, and 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 - The Midnight Special
