Since 2007, New England-born singer/songwriter, Matthew Szlachetka, has served as frontman for The Northstar Session (www.thenorthstarsession.com) – an acclaimed Los Angeles-based roots-rock band.
A multi-album artist, Szlachetka has busily recorded four albums over the past five years. As well, he has played more than 150 shows a year throughout the US with his blend of rock, blues, country and folk influences. Never satisfied with sitting still, in-between tours Szlachetka compiled a group of songs he will debut with his upcoming solo album, Waits For A Storm To Find, due in late 2013.
Szlachetka’s music has been heard on various movies and TV shows, including the hit NBC show Parenthood (Season 2, Episode 2) where he performed in a scene with actor Dax Shepherd.
Artists he has opened for and/or shared the stage with include Chris Isaac, Brandi Carlisle, John Waite, Chris Hillman, Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Greg Laswell, Jonette Napolitano, Hanson, Fishbone, The English Beat, Madi Diaz, The California Honeydrops.