About
Members: Melissa - clarinet, Jeff - bass, Julian - darbuka, Ayleeza - riq, Ian - percussion
Sounds Like: Dick Dale, il Troubadore
Bio:
Since 2006, Ishtar has been Pittsburgh's Vintage Bellydance Band. Ishtar is comprised of Melissa Murphey on clarinet and Jeff Chmielarski on electric bass. Guest stars on percussion: Ian Green, Julian Broughton, and Ayleeza Quatrocchi on riq.
Playing their own unique interpretation of Middle Ea...
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Shows
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Sat
Jun 22
Malibooz Bar and GrilleSat Jun 22 7:00pm
Reading, PA, US
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Ishtar performs for Artemis Mourat!
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Tue
Jun 25
Ragnarok Gypsy HaflaTue Jun 25 7:00pm
Slippery Rock, PA, US
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Check out the thread on the National Boards: http://www.dagorhir.com/forums/index.php/topic,26895.0.html What: Rag XXVIII Gypsy Hafla and Potluck Who: anyone but particularly those interested in drumming Middle Eastern rhythms, belly dancing, cooking and eating middle eastern type food When: 7pm Tuesday! Where: the Amphitheater Why: for a party to focus specifically on Middle Eastern personas, food, music, and all forms of belly dance How much: Potluck food item* or $3 *please bring a dish big enough to feed those with you and some extra 6PM Middle Eastern Drumming Workshop with Ishtar!! Scheiny may have a case of beer and a case of Sprite to share with those who bring their own drum. The Hafla is an all-ages event, bring your kids! BYO drinks so i don't have to card BYO Feastware and pita. Some will be provided, but better safe than sorry. No weapons, foam or otherwise. Dance props excepted. Bring more than drums, all instruments welcome! Activities: music and instruction led by Turkish band Ishtar [http://www.ishtar-music.com/ http://www.facebook.com/Ishtar.Bellydance.Band ] Belly dance performances by Hakan Dances, Karianne, and Mavi drumming dancing Market Place with vendors and Barbarian Trading Post hookah Tarot readings? Mendhi/henna
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Wed
Jun 26
Ragnarok Mardi GrasWed Jun 26 8:00pm
Slippery Rock, PA, US
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Bellyrock out with Ishtar at Ragnarok!
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Sat
Jul 6
Deustchtown Music FestivalSat Jul 06 2:00pm
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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We have a 40 minute set, so DON"T BE LATE!!!!
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Sat
Jul 13
Bodiography StudioSat Jul 13 5:30pm
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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Ishtar plays for the Bellydancers of The Burgh and Belladonna!
Quick Actions
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Questions
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Stats
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Song Plays
18,341
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Video Plays
1,206
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Total Fans
4,935
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ReverbNation Fans
763
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Facebook Likes
3,102
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Twitter Followers
285
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MySpace Friends
785
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Widget Impressions
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Comments
great performance and pro. sound-nice tunes- greets from Vanilla moon
love ALL your music, esp Lailet Hob :)
Love the sound! Keep it up! We'd love to share a bill with you. -Surf Zombies
love the mystical vibes.
Would love to hear you live, you have hot music, makes me move!