2nd Sunset Members
Tara Oliver - Lead Vocals
Tara Oliver began her professional singing career in Honolulu Hawaii at the age of 19 when she began singing in piano bars in and around Honolulu and then became the lead singer for the popular band Nueva Vida, a convention/high profile event band, which is still performing under the same name and band leadership led by Robert Shinoda, renowned jazz/pop musician. She went on to become the lead singer in the band, Soul-Sync, while living in Sydney Australia and was chosen by Don Ho’s Musical Director/pianist to perform class standard ballads with him at the grand opening of the prestigious Hotel Nikko Sekitei in Tokyo, Japan. She also sang with the Hawaii-based Band East to West as part of a USO tour in the Kwajalein atoll. Tara got to share the stage with the former Philipine’s president, Ferdinand Marcos’ favorite singer, Imelda Papin as part of her Hawaiian island tour.
She is also a songwriter and co-wrote one of the songs on the chart-topping Charlemagne album released by Ionian records in 2009. She and her husband enjoy songwriting and performing together as a duo as well. Tara was the lead singer with the tropical themed band, ‘The Tenneseagulls’ (formed by Nashville based musicians Kenny Loveland and Bill Ellis) before joining 2nd Sunset as lead singer. Tara learned to play the ukulele in elementary school in Hawaii and still plays today. When Tara is not singing with the 2nd Sunset band, she enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses and traveling. Tara is especially excited to be a part of the 2nd Sunset Project as she has seen the joy people have hearing their favorite hit songs from all the decades! Tara is thrilled about the future of this band as the combined talent is off the charts - and the sky is the limit!
Isaac Hall - Drums & Vocals
Isaac Hall began his musical journey behind the drum kit at just 11 years old. His early talent quickly found a home in his high school jazz band, where he both played and recorded. A graduate of the prestigious Nashville School of the Arts, Isaac further honed his craft at SAE Institute of recording, developing a deep understanding of both performance and production.
He has recorded sessions at the legendary RCA Studio B in Nashville, bringing a versatile and dynamic approach to every project. As an original member of 2nd Sunset, Isaac draws on a broad palette of influences—ranging from metal, rock, and progressive to pop, jazz, and R&B. His diverse background and creative instincts play a key role in shaping the band’s unique sound and artistic direction. On top of that he’s a human metronome!
Scott Oliver - Guitars & Vocals
From orchestra pits to rock-fueled stages on the Sunset Strip, Scott Oliver's journey with the guitar has been anything but ordinary. Starting as a classically trained upright bassist who first picked up a guitar at nine, Scott’s musical roots run deep and wide—spanning rock, pop, jazz, classical and country.
After cutting his teeth in high school orchestras, jazz bands, and late-night gigs around town, Scott moved to Hollywood, CA to attend the legendary Musicians Institute (GIT), graduating in 1987. He soon co-founded Charlemagne, a band that would go on to sign with Eonian Records and light up stages at iconic L.A. venues like The Roxy, The Whisky A Go Go, The Troubadour, and more. Their debut album has gone on to receive rave reviews and is now being played worldwide.
A versatile and in-demand player, Scott also lent his skills as a guitarist in churches across Southern California, including Saddleback Church and The Dream Center in Hollywood. In 2006, he brought his talent and technical savvy to Nashville, launching a successful second act in the world of pro audio. He founded Centerline AV in 2013 and continues to blend artistry and innovation as a founding member of the band 2nd Sunset.
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Mike Kiley - Bass & Vocals
Bassist Mike Kiley has a lifetime of performing music holding down the bottom end bass
grove. Starting in grammar school, then high school and in college Mike was a tuba and
sousaphone player in various marching bands, drum and bugle corps and orchestras.
After college, Mike’s interest in rock, country and contemporary music motivated him to
pick up the electric bass guitar playing in numerous bands, covering diverse musical
genres. A Chicago native, Mike has played many major Chicagoland venues such as
Navy Pier, The United Center, Wrigley Field and The Hollywood Casino. Fellow 2nd
Sunset bandmate, Karen Kiley, is Mike’s spouse.
Mike’s previous bands include; TheRetrorockets, New Harvest, Flyte and Tempered Faith. He and Karen met through their shared passion for music and have performed in numerous bands together, opening for national acts such as The Ides of March, The Bodeans and The Jayhawks. Mike and
Karen now make their home in Hendersonville, Tennessee where Karen is a singer
songwriter and both are continuing their musical careers with 2nd Sunset.
David Otts - Keyboards & Vocals
David Otts is a versatile vocalist, songwriter, producer, and keyboardist whose work spans modern rock, electronic storytelling, and cinematic sound design. Performing both as David Otts and under the electronic moniker Otticus, he creates music that blends emotional depth with bold, imaginative production. His rock‑driven album Going in Another Direction showcases his grounded, narrative songwriting and expressive vocal presence, while his Otticus release Starburst explores identity and reinvention through expansive synths and atmospheric textures.
With over a hundred original compositions, more than 15 years of experience shaping musical environments as a worship leader, and a foundation in jazz performance as a trained trombonist, David brings a rare combination of technical fluency, vocal range, and creative versatility to every project.
Now a member of 2nd Sunset, David adds a dynamic new dimension to the band — blending his cinematic production instincts, rich harmonic background, and emotive vocal style with the group’s evolving sound. His ability to move effortlessly between intimate storytelling, high‑energy performance, and atmospheric sonic worlds makes him a powerful contributor to 2nd Sunset’s artistic identity and live presence.
Karen Kiley - Vocals
Karen Kiley’s been singing and writing songs professionally in bands since she was 15. Which led to writing and singing jingles and doing voice overs for many local and national commercials. She also fronted and toured regionally with the bands such as Walk The Walk, The Retrorockets, New Harvest, and Kiley /Dolton playing clubs, casinos, festivals, and corporate gigs.
Playing everything from originals to Jazz, to blues, to rock and roll, country, and even disco. She toured the United States with Think Floyd USA ,which played to crowds of thousands of sold-out Theaters and Casinos, State fairs, and festivals across America, Tributing the music of Pink Floyd. She even got to sing the National Anthem at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, which was a dream come true!
She currently resides in Nashville TN where she is a fulltime singer/songwriter, writing for her own projects as well as getting cuts on other artists projects. She’s loving being part of 2nd Sunset and covering songs from her favorite artist that inspired her own music.
