Artist description "The sting of the Scorpio emotion. There is no other way to describe the music that is Akradia" One of the key bands to emerge from the Sydney Acoustica Movement is Akradia who began as a writing collaboration between Tasmanian born Jodee Maree Smith and Joseph Calderazzo in 1997. They have fire and spunk and their music is pure and unaffected.

Music Style Guitar driven rock

Musical Influences Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, Tea Party

Artist History Jodee Maree is one of those rare artists that draw you in with her charismatic enthusiasm and interaction with the crowd. The control exhibited in her music makes for a passionate performance of alternative pop songs, which come alive with heartfelt lyrics, and is a sign of an exceptionally talented artist. Teaming up with guitarist/songwriter Joseph Calderazzo they form Akradia and have crafted a soulful, adventurous collection of songs culminating as their 2000 debut CD ‘Social Disorder’. With nothing but vocals and acoustic guitar they evoke colours and textures proving that ‘wall of sound production’ isn't imperative to the creation of good rock music. Sydney music magazine, Drum Media describes ‘Social Disorder’ as “a clever little album, subsuming the need for a full compliment of musicians. Playing around Sydney in rooms like the Basement, they have been impressing people with their passion and ballsiness.” Brisbane’s ‘Time Off’ mag says, "An exceptional blend of powerful vocals and some guitar mastery" while ‘Rave Magazine’ quotes "It was not hard to be impressed by their performance." In 2002 Joseph and Jodee added Liz Latimer on bass and Lloyd G. on drums are in pre production for their second full length CD due for release in 2003. Akradia have been seen performing at the Basement, the 1999, 2000 & 2002 Annual Sydney Food and Wine Festival, the 2000 Fringe Festival, Bar Broadway and the Tuesday Nite Club, which is frequented by local and international musicians and it's there that many including Roachford, Coldplay and Slayer have sung their praises.

Group Members Jodee Smith - Vocals / Joseph Calderazzo - Guitars / Liz Latimer -Bass / Lloyd G. - Drums

Instruments Vocal, Guitar, Drums, Bass

Albums Social Disorder

Press Reviews Jodee Smith has a wicked voice" Jeff Hanneman – Slayer "Joseph Calderazzo, guitar guru" - thebasement.com, November 2000 "It was not hard to be impressed by their performance." Rave Magazine, September 2000 "Joseph Calderazzo looked like he was ready to stagedive." Revolver Magazine, May 2000 "scorching guitar work" Scene Magazine, November 2000 "Great acoustic guitar work" - Go Girls Music "Social Disorder is a clever little album, subsuming the need for a full compliment of musicians. Playing around Sydney in rooms like the Basement, they have been impressing people with their passion and ballsiness." - Drum Media, May 2000 "An exceptional blend of powerful vocals and some guitar mastery soon entices the crowd and Akradia use their set to prove their music as worthy support for any rock act." - Time Off, September 2000 "At a time when scratches, samples and detuned guitars rule the day Akradia cast their lot in favour of restraint and honesty and come up trumps - Social Disorder is an album raw with intensity, filled with passion and one that suggests bigger things to come." - Scene Magazine, December 2000 "Joseph Calderazzo's guitar playing backs the vocals exceptionally well, and even a broken string couldn't throw him tonight" - Drum Media, December 2000

Location Sydney, NSW - Australia

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