Born in 1970's England to American parents Sally also grew up in Italy, the U.S. and Switzerland. Crediting this multi-cultural upbringing she claims,
"When it comes to music I am equally at home in the classical idiom as I am in that of rock, jazz and country. The way I hear it, the essence of what people need to express through music differs little among genres. I enjoy the challenge of writing in various styles. It gives me the freedom to explore the many faces of emotional truth."
In 1993 Sally became a full time musician in Chicago playing repertoire that ranged from Gershwin to Nirvana. She was also writing lyric rock songs and instrumental works. In 1996 she co-founded the rock trio Twelfth House with Mike Pleska (of Czech 60's rock scene fame) and drummer Jimmy Olson that played the vibrant Chicago underground club circuit of the late 90's.
Twelfth House's signature sound comes from the confluence of Maish/Pleska's moody, impressionistic vocals over fluidic modulations and key changes all underpinned by fluctuating meters artfully woven into narratives by Olson's drumming. The musical textures and muscle energize the lyrics as they plumb the depths of the psyche and soul's explorations of self.
Twelfth House's timeless music continues to ignite the imaginations of listeners today.
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Sally holds a B.A. in Music from the University of Chicago and diplomas from the International School of Geneva and the Royal Schools of Music. She plays the piano, saxophone, bassoon, flute and guitar. Her works have been performed and broadcast in the U.S. and Europe earning her acclaim for her craftsmanship and originality. She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest.
