Follow the Zodiac: New band to perform at Sanibel Harbor Resort
An all-new band has formed in the area, ready to show what they’ve got next week. Zodiac, a three-piece trio consisting of Samantha Maltezos on lead vocals, Jennifer Mazziotti on sax and piano, and Mark Fox on guitar, will wow the crowd every Friday and Saturday night at Charley’s Bar in the Sanibel Harbor Resort.
Lead girl Samantha Maltezos, an avid musician and professional model, is eager to get back on the stage.
“I’m so happy to be back in my musical element,” she said. “It’s been almost a full year since I’ve entertained musically and I can’t wait to get back out there.”
Zodiac will touch base on a variety of hits and genres from other decades, performing anything from blues and jazz to rock and pop, including Etta James, Duffy, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Lil Walter, Tracy Chapman, John Lennon, Norah Jones, Aretha Franklin and more.
“As time goes on, we’re going to learn new songs and keep changing our musical line-up,” Samantha said.
Jennifer and Mark were both students at the University of Texas, with Jenn studying side-by-side with Norah Jones, and Mark later hitting the road with Quincy Jones and George Benson.
“I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to work with such talented musicians,” Samantha said. “I’m really excited to get back into it.”
The lead girl, who’s also a professional model, working for such clients as Victoria’s Secret, Vogue Magazine, Versace and Armani, currently working for Chicos, Saks Fifth Avenue and the Belltower Shops, explains how the band came up with its new name.
“A friend of mine came up with the band name Zodiac, and I think it’s cool because it’s classy but it’s a little edgy. It’s not too much, but its got class and sophistication, like us.”
Zodiac will begin their shows at the Sanibel Harbor Resort Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, from 8 to 11 p.m.