IN THE PRESS AND COMMUNITY
"Easily one of the best records of any genre I've heard this Millennium! The YaYas will have a Hell of a time topping this one, but I'd never bet against them-- they're that talented and that good. I'm tempted to make every other song on my iPod either "Third Girl from the Left" or "You Should Go." If there's a God, there's a Gold Record in their future."
Robin Batteau
WPKN-FM Bridgeport
“The YaYas brought such joy, talent, and warmth into our home! Our guests loved their music and their stories and quickly became their fans.”
Cheryl Kagan
Folk ‘N Great Music house concerts
Rockville, MD
"Draped in expressive vocals and solid accompaniment on guitar and keys, The YaYas brought a gift to those in attendance... a gift of well and cleverly crafted music, coupled with a candidness and approachability on stage that just drew the audience into their performance. A style of their own, I couldn't tell where their originals ended and covers began, as they took ownership of every song. A true night of entertainment!"
Jeff Main
President, Groovin' In New Fairfield
New Fairfield, CT
"The songs of this trio are wise and moving, the melodies poignant. ... Front and center, Catherine’s voice conveys every emotional nuance, like a painter whose brush bleeds sepia and autumn gold."
Richard Cuccaro
Acoustic Live in NYC & Beyond
"The YaYas write first rate songs which have a timeless feeling. They are beautifully sung – delivered with both skill & charm."
Phil Ciganer
Towne Crier Cafe
Pawling, NY
“Paper Boats from The YaYas is a wonderfully fresh recording that offers slice-of-life songs with grace and style. It was one of my favorite recordings of 2010. Catherine Miles' vocals are original, complimented by stunning, tasteful arrangements. Jay Mafale and Paul Silverman team up with Miles to blend in a way that brings it all together. In Paper Boats, they bring you to YaYa Land. It's worth the trip."
Wanda Fischer
WAMC
"Catherine Miles’ clear voice is the trio’s best asset, pleasantly unaffected and clear. Her vocals are cushioned by Jay Mafale on guitar and Paul Silverman’s keyboards. Six of the ten songs on this release were co-writes from the trio. A running theme in many songs is the notion that we guide our own vessels; we are captains of our own ships."
Angela Page
Sing Out! - Summer 2011
"Count me among the newest fans of The YaYas since your performance at the Pleasantville Music Festival. ... There was never a minute when the audience was anything less than rapt during your set."
Mark Orwoll, Stage Manager
Pleasantville Music Festival
Pleasantville, New York
"Easily one of the best records of any genre I've heard this Millennium! The YaYas will have a Hell of a time topping this one, but I'd never bet against them-- they're that talented and that good. I'm tempted to make every other song on my iPod either "Third Girl from the Left" or "You Should Go." If there's a God, there's a Gold Record in their future."
Robin Batteau
WPKN-FM Bridgeport
“The YaYas brought such joy, talent, and warmth into our home! Our guests loved their music and their stories and quickly became their fans.”
Cheryl Kagan
Folk ‘N Great Music house concerts
Rockville, MD
"Draped in expressive vocals and solid accompaniment on guitar and keys, The YaYas brought a gift to those in attendance... a gift of well and cleverly crafted music, coupled with a candidness and approachability on stage that just drew the audience into their performance. A style of their own, I couldn't tell where their originals ended and covers began, as they took ownership of every song. A true night of entertainment!"
Jeff Main
President, Groovin' In New Fairfield
New Fairfield, CT
"The songs of this trio are wise and moving, the melodies poignant. ... Front and center, Catherine’s voice conveys every emotional nuance, like a painter whose brush bleeds sepia and autumn gold."
Richard Cuccaro
Acoustic Live in NYC & Beyond
"The YaYas write first rate songs which have a timeless feeling. They are beautifully sung – delivered with both skill & charm."
Phil Ciganer
Towne Crier Cafe
Pawling, NY
“Paper Boats from The YaYas is a wonderfully fresh recording that offers slice-of-life songs with grace and style. It was one of my favorite recordings of 2010. Catherine Miles' vocals are original, complimented by stunning, tasteful arrangements. Jay Mafale and Paul Silverman team up with Miles to blend in a way that brings it all together. In Paper Boats, they bring you to YaYa Land. It's worth the trip."
Wanda Fischer
WAMC
"Catherine Miles’ clear voice is the trio’s best asset, pleasantly unaffected and clear. Her vocals are cushioned by Jay Mafale on guitar and Paul Silverman’s keyboards. Six of the ten songs on this release were co-writes from the trio. A running theme in many songs is the notion that we guide our own vessels; we are captains of our own ships."
Angela Page
Sing Out! - Summer 2011
"Count me among the newest fans of The YaYas since your performance at the Pleasantville Music Festival. ... There was never a minute when the audience was anything less than rapt during your set."
Mark Orwoll, Stage Manager
Pleasantville Music Festival
Pleasantville, New York