What’s All the Noise About?
It’s the sound of love, elegance, and timeless cool — played live.
Vintage Noise brings the golden age of jazz and bossa nova into the most unforgettable moments of your life. Whether it’s a wedding under the stars or a candlelit dinner party, we create a mood that feels both cinematic and deeply personal.
Led by velvet-voiced crooner Michael Carter, our music captures that iconic moment when Sinatra leaned in and Jobim played just behind the beat — not just a sound, but a conversation in rhythm and romance.
As The Mercury News says, Vintage Noise is “a dynamic ensemble of talented musicians,” fronted by “the rich vocals of crooner Michael Carter.”
Ed Johnson’s nylon-string guitar dances with Brazilian warmth. Franz J. Díaz’s piano lines breathe with quiet elegance. Mike Hallesy’s upright bass lays down a luxurious swing. Together, we create the kind of atmosphere guests remember — long after the last note fades.
Vintage Noise is intimate without being soft. Stylish without trying too hard. Nostalgic, but never dated.
It’s a sound out of time — and right on time.
Our Technology
We use the latest technology to ensure that every performance is top-quality. Our state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, combined with our experienced engineers and technicians, create an immersive experience for our guests.
Our Awards
We are proud to have received numerous awards for our work in the live music industry. From Best Event Production to Best Live Music Venue, our awards are a testament to our commitment to excellence.
About Vintage Noise
What’s All the Noise About?
Vintage Noise revives the quiet brilliance of a moment when American swing met Brazilian cool — when Sinatra leaned in, and Jobim played just behind the beat. It wasn’t just collaboration; it was conversation. That’s the spirit this band brings to every room.
Led by vocalist Michael Carter, whose croon recalls the velvet ease of the '60s, the group reshapes that iconic dialogue for now. The Mercury News calls them “a dynamic ensemble of talented musicians,” fronted by “the rich vocals of crooner Michael Carter.”
But Vintage Noise is more than a voice. It’s a full ensemble, steeped in subtlety: Ed Johnson’s nylon-string guitar shimmers with Brazilian lyricism, Franz J. Díaz’s piano lines breathe with elegance and restraint, and Mike Hallesy’s bass keeps everything grounded in a slow, steady swing.
Together, they create music that lives in the space between styles — where bossa nova whispers and jazz sighs. It's intimate without being soft, stylish without trying too hard, nostalgic without leaning on the past.
It’s a sound out of time — and right on time.
Meet the Players
Featured Friends
These are the players who helped build the Vintage Noise sound and still light it up whenever they join us—friends, collaborators, and extended family.