Basic Information
Members: Melissa - clarinet, Rob - Fender strat guitar, Jeff - bass, Beth - riqq, Mark - darbuka.
Ishtar
Pittsburgh, PA
World / Middle Eastern / Bellydance
Bio
Ishtar is Pittsburgh's BellyRock Band. Ishtar is comprised of Melissa Murphey on clarinet, Jeff Chmielarski on electric bass, Mark DeFilippo on darbuka, Beth DeFilippo on riq and Rob Metil on Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Playing their own unique interpretation of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean folk melodies, Ishtar performs songs that were popular in the bellydancing nightclub scene during the mid-20th century. This exceptional fusion of traditional songs with surf rock elements has become...
Upcoming Shows
Coming to Your Town
Comments
the Turbosonics:
Love the sound! Keep it up! We'd love to share a bill with you.
-Surf Zombies
Oct 06
The Velvet Revolution:
love the mystical vibes.
May 20
HIPSTER - Jazz World Fusion:
Every Track As Good As The One Before It... Just Click PLAY ALL and Enjoy! HIPSTER - Jazz World Fusion
Apr 12
Andrea Gerak:
Would love to hear you live, you have hot music, makes me move!
Jan 10
Artist Stats
Fans: 2,684
Song Plays: 13,896
Visits: 7,523
Video Plays: 898
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Status
Status:
Ishtar has a show on 02/11/2012 at 09:00 PM @ S and H Kebabhouse in Philadelphia, PA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/87702921 #concert
Blog
Jam with Ishtar at Jalsah Pittsburgh IX
Oct 22, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Jalsah Pittsburgh
A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Ishtar, Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. This is a community event designed to bring together dan...
