In three short years, Karen Mal has gone from a virtual unknown on the Austin acoustic music scene to one of the most sought-after performers around, both as a solo artist and as a sideman for others on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals.
Karen has opened for and/or appeared onstage with performers such as Tom Paxton, Slaid Cleaves, Tom Prasada-Rao, Gail Davies, Buddy Mondlock, and Tom Kimmel.
Originally from New England, more recently from Wisconsin, Karen worked in regional theatre for several years as an actor and musical director/composer before settling in Austin, Texas to play music full-time. She has lived and worked in places from Manhattan to Memphis, from Wisconsin to California, and toured in 40 states.
Karen has been chosen as a winner or finalist in the following songwriting competitions:
Portland Songwriters Association (2002)
South Florida Folk Festival (2003)
Mountain Valley Arts Festival (2002)
Sisters Folk Festival (2002)
KRCL/Founders Title Folk and Bluegrass Festival (2002)
Kerrville New Folk (2001 AND 2002).
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Greetings Karen, thank you for your support and, please watch my child abuse music video and PLEASE leave a comment on YOUTUBE and please ask all of your friends to watch it so we can get a million viewers. Have a great week.
Hey Karen, Love your song When I Was Three, I am hearing it on everyones page, your voice is so soothing and sweet, great song, we will see you at Kerrville, we'll be there!
Hi Karen, Just wanted to tell you again how much we enjoyed the show Friday night. You seemed to be having such a great time and it was so wonderful to sit back and see you with such a huge smile on your face. Have a joyful holiday season. Janet
Dear Karen: I miss you! It was a false alarm with Anna, no baby yet... I am still in Nashville. Call me sometime. love, Laurie PS: here's an old Nanci Griffith song...
