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Ishtar Bellydance Band
Indie / Experimental / Surf

Booking: 412-215-2302 melissa@ishtar-music.com



PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
United States

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Member Since6/16/2006
Band Websitewww.ishtar-music.com
Band MembersMelissa Murphey - clarinet, Rob Metil - Fender Stratocaster guitar, Jeff Chmielarski - bass, Mark DiFilippo - darabouka, Beth DiFilippo - riq and zills.
InfluencesErkin Koray, Omar Faruk Teklibek, George Abdo and the Araby Flames, Erkose Ensemble, Souren Baronian, Burhan Ocal, DJ Mosavo, Devil's Anvil, Turku, Sukru Tunar, George Staphros, Hossam Ramzy, Raquy and the Cavemen, Selim Sesler, Mogador Band, and Mogollar

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 11 2009 7:00P
Borders East Side Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
Double Wide Grill Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jan 9 2010 7:30P
Gypsy Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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   About Ishtar Bellydance Band
Booking: 412-215-2302 or melissa@ishtar-music.com

Ishtar is Pittsburgh's Classic BellyRock Band. Ishtar is comprised of Melissa Murphey on clarinet, Jeff Chmielarski on electric bass, Mark DeFilippo on darbuka, and 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: BellyRock.

In 2008, Ishtar was voted as Pittsburgh's Best Underground Band by the readers of the Citypaper!

The band has performed at several Pittsburgh locations: The Brillobox, Club Café, Zenith, The Sphinx Cafe, Backstage Bar, Khalil’s, Shadow Lounge, The Altar Bar, Your Inner Vagabond, The 31st Street Pub, Bloomfield Bridge Tavern, Howler's Coyote Cafe, The Thunderbird Cafe, The Warhol Museum, Mr Smalls Theater, Modern Formations Gallery and Space Gallery.

Ishtar has played for events in Morgantown WV, Akron OH, Charleston SC, Baltimore MD, and Charlotte NC. In both 2007 and 2008, Ishtar performed to record breaking crowds at the Washington DC Turkish Festival. Ishtar was the featured performing group at the Turkish American Student Association dinner for Turkish Republic Day.

Ishtar has had the distinction of being an opening band for Ana-Vey, Bellyqueen, Mandrake Project, PhatManDee, Bubba Hernandez & Polka Freakout, Shtreiml, Alan Bern & Guy Klucevsek, Cellofourte, Black Bear Combo and Raquy & the Cavemen.

Their influences are Mogollar, Erkin Koray, Dick Dale, Gothart, Trakya All Stars, Erkose Ensemble, Baris Manço, George Abdo, The Lively Ones, Gogol Bordello, Devotchka, Bo Diddley and Balkan Beat Box.

Contact: melissa@ishtar-music.com www.ishtar-music.com

Members of Ishtar teach workshops and play music at the Jalsah events around the United States.

Ishtar is available to play for any event as well as specific dancer performances.



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Ishtar Bellydance Band's Friends Comments
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Tribe O

Tribe O



Dec 20 2009 2:53 AM

Hey Ishtar band! Have a great New Year's eve & see you in 2010!
The Gypsy Nomads

The Gypsy Nomads



Apr 9 2009 10:10 PM

Hey Guys,
It was a blast playing with you all at YIV, really great to meet you and we hope we can do it again sometime.
Best wishes,
S & S
TGN
Loud Zoo

Loud Zoo



Apr 1 2009 5:57 PM

Now you're talkin'! We've been workin' on some songs....
Chris

Chris



Mar 28 2009 11:16 PM

Thanks for an excellent show at the Rex last night!
The Gypsy Nomads

The Gypsy Nomads



Mar 5 2009 10:59 PM

Hey all, sounds great, thanks for getting in touch, it'll be fun to share the night with you at YIV! Cheers till then...
Steve de los bass

Steve de los bass



Mar 1 2009 11:41 PM

Thanks! Looking forward to experiencing the music in person.
ghoulastic greg

ghoulastic greg



Mar 3 2009 10:27 PM

Great to hear y'all at the BBT, you sound great.
Tom Moran

Tom Moran



Mar 1 2009 7:13 AM

Great to finally meet you all in person. Thanks for letting me sit in.
Keshvar Project

Keshvar Project



Feb 23 2009 5:03 PM

Thanks for the add...
Happy Shimmies!
Terra Serpentis

Terra Serpentis



Jan 14 2009 7:45 PM

Thanks a lot, looking forward to seeing you on Saturday...
Terra Serpentis

Terra Serpentis



Jan 18 2009 2:54 PM

Thanks for an exceptionally fun jam at Al-Hafla. It was great getting to play a bit with you. Unfortunately the room was WAY too small for the bagpipes to come out but at least I got to bone up on my drumming. Best and hope to see you all in the future!
Got the blues but that’s OK

Got the blues but that’s OK



Jan 12 2009 5:09 PM

HEY, YOU GUYS SOUND PRETTY GOOD!
& REMEMBER WHAT THE BAND KISS USED TO SAY: "I WANNA BELLY DANCE ALL NIGHT AND EAT COUSCOUS EVERYDAY!"
Cheers!
DragonSong

DragonSong



Jan 7 2009 2:06 AM

We hope your New Year is filled with magick!
[DeLeRiUm]

Bojan Jotov



Jan 3 2009 7:46 AM

Happy New Year!!! :)
Phat Man Dee

Phat Man Dee



Dec 10 2007 3:49 AM

Nice work last night, here's a pic from the Polka Freakout gig @ the Pub!

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KAGERO

KAGERO



Dec 10 2008 7:19 AM

Thanks for the friendship.
Looking forward to playing a show with you in Pittsburgh!!!
Deyanna

Deyanna Dancer



Nov 28 2008 12:36 AM

Happy Thanksgiving and safe journeys to and fro your shows and celebrations!!!
Pandemic

Pandemic



Sep 4 2008 5:20 AM

you got our vote.

unless for some reason they allow erkin koray to win.
Creative Artists Productions

Creative Artists Productions



Aug 24 2008 4:10 PM

Hey Melissa,
It was really nice seeing you, Jeff, and Carmine last night at Mezzo Mezzo/NY. It was also a special treat to have you sit in with us on Clarinet :-) Keep up the great work,
jam on.....
best,
Chris Marashlian

http://www. creativeartistsproductions. com
The Shul Band

The Shul Band



Jul 25 2008 7:09 PM

You guys are sick! We'd love to take you up on the offer of a place to stay if we ever find ourselves in Pittsburgh.
We wouldn't mind opening for you either!
Jáyà

Jáyà



Jul 3 2008 9:20 PM

"Shaskin" last Saturday literally *owned* me. I don't have enough syrupy compliments to tell you how much I adored it, so I'll just go with... well... a slightly-breathless WOW. I ♥ the hell outtya yinz.
But you already knew that! ~XoXo~
Gaiananda

Gaiananda



Jul 1 2008 9:41 PM

Gaiananda Music and Dance Ensemble

Kari

Kari



Jun 13 2008 1:42 AM


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Rich

Rich



Jun 10 2008 1:26 AM

Ishtar raqs, yo!! The Jalsah was great keep em coming.
THE OFFICIAL SITE OF ACAPULCO FIVE-O

THE OFFICIAL SITE OF ACAPULCO FIVE-O



May 25 2008 12:48 AM

wow men let's do a show we dig your music...Photobucket
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