Where the Noise Is

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Some evenings are made for slowing down. Love Songs After Dark is exactly what it sounds like — a night of timeless romantic standards, delivered with warmth and intimacy against one of the most stunning backdrops in Silicon Valley. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply carving out a beautiful Friday night, this is the evening you’ve been looking for. The music is elegant, the setting is unforgettable, and the night has nowhere to be but right here.

Vintage Noise brings its signature trio to the GrandView stage — Michael Carter on vocals, Mike Hallesy on bass, and Franz J. Díaz on piano. Michael’s rich baritone has been shaped by generations of musical lineage, his phrasing carrying the quiet authority of someone who grew up inside this music. Mike Hallesy anchors the groove with warmth and effortless swing, his bass lines giving the ensemble its heartbeat. And Franz J. Díaz — Colombia-born, world-seasoned — moves through each song with the lyrical sensitivity of a pianist who listens as deeply as he plays. Together they create a sound that is refined, intimate, and deeply romantic.

The GrandView sits high above San Jose with panoramic views stretching across the entire South Bay. As evening settles in and the valley lights up below, the restaurant transforms into something truly special — a place where great food, exceptional service, and live music come together in perfect balance. This is date night done right. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Close your eyes and you could be in Rio. Open them and you’re perched above one of the most beautiful cityscapes in California. A Night of Bossa Nova brings the gentle pulse, cool sophistication, and romantic spirit of Brazilian jazz to The GrandView for an evening that feels like a getaway without ever leaving the Bay Area. This is music built for warm nights, good wine, and great company — unhurried, melodic, and utterly transportive. May in the South Bay has never sounded quite like this.

The evening features three musicians who live inside this music rather than simply playing it. Franz J. Díaz joins on piano, his international experience giving the bossa nova arrangements a rich harmonic sophistication. Benito Cortez returns on violin. And Michael Carter brings it all home on vocals, his smooth baritone phrasing perfectly suited to the gentle sway and lyrical beauty of the Jobim repertoire. This trio doesn’t just perform bossa nova — they inhabit it.

The GrandView’s hilltop setting above San Jose is the ideal backdrop for an evening like this. As the warm May air settles in and the valley glows below, the atmosphere takes on exactly the kind of easy elegance that defines the best bossa nova nights. Exceptional dining, attentive service, and views that stretch to the horizon — this is the South Bay at its most beautiful. Don’t miss it. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Join us for an evening of live music at Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, created exclusively for members and their guests. This performance is designed to complement the club’s relaxed elegance — music that enhances the atmosphere, elevates the dining experience, and brings members together for a night of connection and enjoyment.

Vintage Noise features Michael Carter on vocals, Jason Keiser on guitar, Mike Hallesy on bass, and Benito Cortez on violin. Set within the scenic beauty of Palo Alto Hills, the club provides the perfect backdrop for an evening like this — thoughtful service, welcoming surroundings, and a community atmosphere that makes live music feel personal. We look forward to sharing the night with members in a setting that values both tradition and great experiences.

This event is exclusively for Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club members and their guests.

There was a time when travel felt glamorous — when cities like New York, Paris, Rome, and Rio inspired some of the most stylish music ever written. Songs for the Jet Set brings that golden era back to life for one unforgettable Friday evening at The GrandView. These are the songs that defined a world of sophistication and adventure — music that swings with confidence, moves with elegance, and makes you feel like the night could take you anywhere. Dress up, show up, and let the music do the traveling.

Vintage Noise brings a lineup perfectly suited to the theme. Mike Hallesy anchors the evening on bass, his warm, swinging lines giving the ensemble its irresistible forward motion. Joe Roark will be returning to the piano. Ricardo Silvestri joins on guitar, his quiet versatility and deep musicality moving effortlessly between jazz, swing, and classic standards with the ease of someone who has spent decades serving the music first. Together they create a sound that is cool, confident, and completely transporting.

Few venues in the Bay Area capture the spirit of this evening quite like The GrandView. Perched high above San Jose with sweeping views of Silicon Valley, the restaurant has an atmosphere that feels naturally elevated — the kind of place where a great night out feels exactly right. As the city lights stretch across the valley below and the music fills the room, Songs for the Jet Set becomes more than just a concert. It becomes an experience. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Just in time for summer, Vintage Noise returns to The GrandView for an evening of timeless standards, effortless swing, and the kind of live music that makes a Friday night feel like exactly where you’re supposed to be. These are the songs that have defined great evenings for generations — melodies that feel familiar the first time you hear them and even better the second. Pull up a chair, order something wonderful, and let the music take care of the rest.

The evening features a trio of musicians who bring both depth and elegance to the bandstand. Ricardo Silvestri joins on guitar, his broad musicality and quiet authority giving the arrangements a warm, swinging foundation. Franz J. Díaz brings his signature lyrical touch to the piano, his Colombian roots and international sophistication adding color and movement to every tune. And Michael Carter leads on vocals, his rich baritone phrasing carrying the Great American Songbook with the kind of natural ease that only comes from someone who has spent a lifetime inside this music. Together they create a sound that is refined, relaxed, and deeply satisfying.

The GrandView perches high above San Jose with panoramic views that stretch across the entire South Bay — and on a warm May evening, with the sun setting over the valley and the city beginning to glow below, there are few more beautiful places to spend a Friday night. Exceptional dining, attentive service, and live music that lingers long after the last song ends. Just in time indeed. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Ease into Sunday the right way. Jazz Brunch at ROGER Bar & Restaurant is a late morning made for lingering — great food, smooth melodies, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that makes the weekend feel exactly as long as it should. Whether you're starting with mimosas or coffee, the music sets the tone from the moment you walk in — warm, inviting, and perfectly suited to a room that knows how to do brunch right. This is the Sunday you've been saving yourself for.

Vintage Noise brings a relaxed but accomplished trio to the ROGER stage — Michael Carter on vocals, Mike Hallesy on bass, and Nate Lisbin on piano. Michael's rich baritone and easy phrasing carry the Sinatra-Jobim repertoire with natural warmth, making even familiar standards feel freshly alive. Mike Hallesy anchors the groove with his characteristically smooth and swinging bass lines, giving the music its easy forward motion. And Nate Lisbin — a pianist who has shared the Vintage Noise stage at The GrandView, The Ameswell, and Caffè Riace in Palo Alto — brings a light, lyrical touch to the keys that is perfectly suited to a Sunday morning setting.

ROGER Bar & Restaurant at The Ameswell Hotel in Mountain View offers a fresh, contemporary backdrop with clean design, welcoming energy, and a space that naturally lends itself to gathering and lingering. This ticket provides access to the live music — brunch reservations are recommended separately via OpenTable, though walk-ins are always welcome. Come for the food, stay for the music, and let Sunday take its time. Reservations recommended.

Some nights need no gimmick, no theme, no concept beyond the music itself. Classic Jazz at The GrandView is exactly that — a pure, unadorned evening of straight ahead jazz played by three musicians who between them have forgotten more about this music than most people will ever know. This is the kind of night that reminds you why jazz endures — melodic, spontaneous, and deeply satisfying in ways that are hard to explain but impossible to miss.

The trio features Michael Carter on vocals, Joe Roark on piano, and Marty Honda on bass and violin. Joe's piano playing brings both rhythmic drive and lyrical elegance to the bandstand, his command of the jazz vocabulary giving the ensemble a sophisticated harmonic foundation that elevates every tune. Marty Honda — a musician of extraordinary range who co-leads TC Jazz and moves comfortably from Cole Porter to Miles Davis and beyond — holds down the groove on bass with the quiet authority of someone who has been doing this for a long time. And when the violin comes out, the room gets a little more interesting. That's just a bonus. Michael Carter ties it all together on vocals, his rich baritone and effortless phrasing bringing the Great American Songbook to life with warmth and genuine musicality.

The GrandView's hilltop perch above San Jose is the perfect setting for an evening like this — panoramic views stretching across Silicon Valley, exceptional cuisine, and an atmosphere that naturally invites you to slow down and stay a while. As May draws to a close and the city lights shimmer below, Classic Jazz at The GrandView sends the month out in the finest possible style. Reservations are strongly recommended.