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Ishtar

Rank #1 Pittsburgh, PA World / Middle Eastern / Bellydance
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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.

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  • Sat

    Jun 22


    Reading, PA, US | 7:00pm
    Malibooz Bar and Grille
    Reading, PA, US
    Sat Jun 22 7:00pm

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    Ishtar performs for Artemis Mourat!

  • Tue

    Jun 25


    Slippery Rock, PA, US | 7:00pm
    Ragnarok Gypsy Hafla
    Slippery Rock, PA, US
    Tue Jun 25 7:00pm

    Details

    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

  • Wed

    Jun 26


    Slippery Rock, PA, US | 8:00pm
    Ragnarok Mardi Gras
    Slippery Rock, PA, US
    Wed Jun 26 8:00pm

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    Bellyrock out with Ishtar at Ragnarok!

  • Sat

    Jul 6


    Pittsburgh, PA, US | 2:00pm
    Deustchtown Music Festival
    Pittsburgh, PA, US
    Sat Jul 06 2:00pm

    Details

    We have a 40 minute set, so DON"T BE LATE!!!!

  • Sat

    Jul 13


    Pittsburgh, PA, US | 5:30pm
    Bodiography Studio
    Pittsburgh, PA, US
    Sat Jul 13 5:30pm

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    Ishtar plays for the Bellydancers of The Burgh and Belladonna!

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  • VANILLA MOON (Artist) VANILLA MOON
    great performance and pro. sound-nice tunes- greets from Vanilla moon
  • Amara (Fan) Amara
    love ALL your music, esp Lailet Hob :)
  • the Turbosonics (Artist) the Turbosonics
    Love the sound! Keep it up! We'd love to share a bill with you. -Surf Zombies
  • The Velvet Revolution (Artist) The Velvet Revolution
    love the mystical vibes.
  • Andrea Gerak (Artist) Andrea Gerak
    Would love to hear you live, you have hot music, makes me move!
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Q: RastaMiles is looking for a great opening act for the Sonic Temple June 29th, Interested? Jah Bless
A: We are available. Email me at melissa.murphey91@gmail.com with details.

Asked by RastaMiles. Answered on Tue Jun 11 2013

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  • Video Plays 1,206

  • Total Fans 4,935 +6

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