Matt Tolentino was born in Dallas, Texas. Music has always been the center of Matt's life. His musical adventures began at age 11, playing clarinet in his elementary school band. Although he is a multi-instrumentalist — playing accordion, clarinet, saxophone, tuba, piano, tenor guitar, banjo, and mallet percussion — the accordion is Matt's first musical "love." Long before he could play it, he never missed an episode of The Lawrence Welk Show.
In 2007, Matt decided to pursue music as his full-time career. He put together his 18-piece Singapore Slingers Orchestra, which plays a wide variety of musical styles dedicated to ragtime, traditional jazz, and popular songs of 1895 to 1935.
He also leads The Matt Tolentino Band, as well as a polka band, The Royal Klobasneks. His ensembles perform in various sizes clubs, festivals, special events, and private parties. Music has brought Matt many adventures and friends. It even brought Matt together with Danielle, his wife, who shares a passion for America's great musical past.