Lead Vocals, Keyboards 

Dan Darrah

Dan started the Dan Darrah Band about 5 years ago, or so, and has really pushed the limits of what an independent musician can achieve now a days. Dan Darrah Band enjoys a loyal following in the Chicago area and the cities around us.  Dan was looking for an opportunity to develop music collectively when our band was formed.  We all enjoy writing together and his warm voice putts the finishing touch on everything we do. 

You can catch him in Dan Darrah Band, or his solo shows around town every now and then mostly playing his famous acoustic guitar.  In our shows he will be playing  multiple keyboards, almost exclusively. Unless Tyson does not show up for some reason, in which case, we will all be fighting for who gets to play the drums! 

Until we add more to this page, you can visit Dan's web site: http://www.dandarrah.com for more info on him.

Bass, Keyboards, Vocals, Trumpet

Dan Anderson

A music school graduate, Dan Anderson (called lovingly Danderson by the band!) came to Chicago about 12 years ago and fell in love with our music scene. He is crazy about Hip hop and loves almost any style of "good" music. He mostly plays a mean bass in the band but may jump to keyboards or his trumpets at  any moment without giving prior notice.

Dan and Dan Darrah have played at majority of Chicago's big clubs (House of Blues, Metro, Park West etc..) for the past few years, in addition to a semi-nation-wide tour towards the end of 2004.  Now a days Dan has the itch to create some new music .....

Dan's solo web site; http://www.albinoRed.com is currently experiencing technical difficulties, but by the time you click on this link, it may be up again! 

The two Dans have been playing together for the past 4 years, so until we add more to this page, you can visit the Dan Darrah web site: http://www.danDarrah.com for more info on Dan Anderson ! 

Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Kamran Salehi

Kamran has had a hard time deciding on his instrument of choice. Fortunately our band of all multi instrument players is settling into "stations" so Kamran is mostly playing electric guitar. His influences include heavy electronic and rock music, as well as blues, indirectly inherited from his rock favorites.

Most recently Kamran had released two alternative/ progressive rock CDs via the (now practically dead) Mp3.com, both of which had songs occupying number 1 position on MP3 charts for more than a week. He was working on a 3rd CD , when this band came together and completely absorbed his attention.

Kamran is a closet drummer !  Prior to solo efforts he played keyboards with Nick's Late / The Tail & guitar and keyboards with Easy Life.

Aside from music, Kamran is very interested in visual arts. you can visit Kamran's MySpace page: myspace.com/shadeofplae or check out "The Lounge" page of this website for some of  his visual arts.

Drums & Percussion

Tyson Ellert   

Tyson moved to Chicago recently but has already found his way around !  Aside form the current music scene, he loves Jazz and "old school" Rock. 

Tyson's style of drumming reflects his wide range of influences. Solid, yet constantly changing, he paints an organic  rhythmic background. 

About once a month Tyson plays in a jazz ensemble to stay in touch with rhythmic roots of modern rock. He plays guitar once in a while, but let's keep that a secret for now.  

He is a day time fashion designer and somehow finds time to play as the house band drummer at "Buddy Guy's Legends" once in a while on Monday night. So that's one place you can catch this fast moving cat!

More about Tyson coming to this page soon....

Vocals & Percussion

Ahazi Dismukes

Ahazi was thinking of  becoming a music teacher. So he attended music school.  But just soon  he realized that his calling was something different. 

Some may find it difficult to believe that he has no musical instruments at home, but he maintains that his instrument is with him at all times! 

Ahazi has done a great number of vocal performances in the Chicago area, including solo classical performance. 

A long time friend of Dan Anderson, Ahazi was to perform as a guest vocalist on HOTEL45's first live show. But he fit in so well with style and personality of all players that pretty soon we knew HOTEL45 had a new member. 

Ahazi has worked at many non-profit organizations and currently manages a non-profit  facility as a day-job. 

More about Ahazi coming to this page soon ..

Management

Joe Jafari

Joe is one of the primary forces behind the creation of Hotel 45.  He supports and motivates the band in virtually every way, from tour support and promotions all the way to business and finance.

Joe formerly held the position of Director of Marketing and Sales for Shoeshine Boy Productions in Chicago, IL where he focused the majority of his efforts promoting the career of Dan Darrah.  

From an early age, Joe had an immediate love for music picking up the violin, piano, trumpet, and guitar.  Joe's influences include both modern and classic rock, as well as acoustic alternative and hip hop.  

When not pushing Hotel 45 forward, Joe works as an Associate for JPMorganChase in downtown Chicago.  Joe is also currently earning his MBA at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

More on Joe coming to this page soon.....