Member Since: 11/28/2005
Band Website: ishtar.co.nz
Band Members:
Mel Wright - Vocals
About Mel- Singer for Ishtar, Uni student, and I work in retail as well. Busy busy, but somehow there always seems to be time for more music! Being classically trained I never thought I would end up in a Hard Rock band, but I love it! I have been known to play the odd bit of piano, my next instrument purchase will be a digital piano, coz I am sick of not having one at home. I am a sucker for a good wine, and have a soft spot for V8s. (although I am too poor to own one, haha) There is nothing better than good times with good friends. "Don't abandon your dreams because of those who lack the vision." For more info on Mel go to Mel's Myspace
For more music from the EP Check out Mel's Myspace
Mel's Rig- Shure SM 57
Simon Whitlow - Guitars
About Simon- Guitarist with Ishtar. Moderator at The Rock Factory . Musician, writer and, 40 hours a week, wage slave to a big multi-national company. Music is my big passion in life, it tends to override everything else. There are worse addictions to have though I guess.
Who Simon would like to meet:
20,000 different screaming fanatical people every night in a different town. Salvador Dali, Aleister Crowley, Byron, Shakespeare, EVH, Mohammed Ali, Axl Rose, Quentin Tarantino and Foal 30. Anyone who wants to come up and have a chat post gig- Musicians, Artists, people who create as a living or passion.
Simon_Ishtar's Interests
General Music, literature, films, drama, the net, popular history, myths and folklore..... stuff.
For more info on Simon go to Simon's Myspace
Simon's Onstage Rig
Guitars
Peavey Wolfgang
Ibanez RG550
Custom built Warlock(tuned D,G,C,F,A,D)
Ibanez Sabre (drop D tuning)
Washburn Woodstock
Morris Tornado
Applause AE228
Crafter Mandolin
Effects
Boss NS2 Noise Suppressor
Boss CS3 Compression Sustainer
Boss PW10 V- Wah
Boss OD20 Drive Zone
Boss EH2 Enhancer
Boss PS3 Pitch Shifter
Boss CE20 Chorus Ensemble
Boss RV3 Reverb/Delay
Boss DD20 Giga Delay
Boss RC2 Loop Station
various other Boss effects Amps
Marshall Electric and Acoustic Amplification.
For Simon's break down on his pedal board, 1998- present Click Here!
Dave Cannon- Drums
About Dave- I'm Dave, drummer in a hard rock band called Ishtar. Check out the website for more info on that...
Also into other things like drinking, golf, soccer, drinking, cricket, web design, and anything else that takes my fancy. Did I mention drinking..?
It's probably all to forget the day job - bean counter
Who I'd like to meet:
Hard to say - Roger Taylor and Mike Bordin for a start, plus throw in a few random famous people and, hey actually it's easy to say...
General:
Music, Soccer, Golf, Cricket, Sketching, Web Design, and copious other tedious things
Music
Queen, Split Enz, Crowded House, Ben Folds Five, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Faith No More, Blur, Live, Genesis, Powderfinger, ISHTAR!!!, Shihad, Pluto, Stone Temple Pilots, and so many more...
Dave's Rig Pearl Pace Maker 6 pce Drum Kit - Piano Black
10x10, 12x12, 13x13 & 16x16 Toms
22x16 Bass Drum
14x6.5 Steel Snare Drum
Pearl 2003 EX Export 2 pcs - Chrome
16x16 Floor Tom & 22x18 Bass Drum
Pearl 14x5 Chad Smith Signature Snare Drum
Avalon Music Works Rototoms (6", 8", & 10")
Sabian Cymbals:
8" AA Splash
14" HH Rock Hi-Hats
13" AA Fusion Hi-Hats
16" B8 Thin Crash
16" AA Rock Crash
21" AA Rock Ride
Other Cymbals:
Alchemy 10" Power Splash
Alchemy 18" Custom Rock Crash
Pearl 18" Thin Crash
Paiste 20" Crash/Ride
Matthew Farley- Bass
Details coming soon!