Miss Jackie and The Sass are a one-of-a-kind group of ladies and fellas from Chicago, Illinois. Their sound has been described as “candid blues”, with a tinge of old-school country. The Sass’ original tunes are well-constructed and catchy, with outspoken, honest, and occasionally obscene lyrics that tell of desire, relationships and self-lovin’.

Nicole’s condensed list of accomplishments are as follows: Recorded with Harry Maslin & Michele Maslin-Vice, Grand Prize winner & 4th in Hip Hop/R&B in the Madison Songwriters Group Contest, Chart topping album titled Nicki G Versatility, 6th place in Wayne Brady’s Hard Rock the House Talent Search, 4th in Chicago Idol, 3rd in the Yamaha Song Contest, Region Idol Runner-Up, Walter E. Smithe Commercial Winner, Rocktstar: Supernova Finalist, the ABC Music Project: The One finalist Major Performances: Star Plaza Theatre, Taste of Chicago Pertrillo Band Shell, Auditorium Theatre, Athenaeum Theatre, Apollo Theatre, Daley Plaza, MGM Grand, Gary & Chicago Air Shows, FOX News, Navy Pier Skyline Stage, United Center, Green Dolphin Street, Arlington Racetrack, Toyota Park, UIC Pavillion, Back-up vocalist for Faith Hill, The Abbey Resort Lake Genvea, Cedar Rapids Country Club, Diversey Yacht Club, & sang with Huey Lewis & The News.

Using guitars modified with drum triggers, keyboards, as well as live drums that he plays while he strums his six string and sings, it’s an unorthodox method but a sight to see. With a sound that takes a kitchen sink approach to composition without sounding jarring, he used all of his experience as a songwriter in his other bands.