Denim Matriarch kicks off new decade with 7th St Entry gig: A conversation about line dancing, Mario Kart, and that curious Chad Smith connection

Denim Matriarch is (background from left) Jon Lindquist, Will Burnton, Sam Ruff, and (foreground) Nathan Levin.

Flip Rushmore and Denim Matriarch are playing Minneapolis’ legendary 7th St Entry with VIAL and pure SHIFTER on Friday, January 17. Find tickets here. Alex caught up with the entire Denim gang for a phone chat. They were in a car. “Not driving. Just sitting.” Totally normal.

Early in the conversation, Alex realized that it would be next to impossible to accurately attribute each quote to a member—three of them sound exactly alike when they speak. So some of the responses will just be labeled with “No ID.”

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Alex: A couple days ago, I spoke with Kate from VIAL. She said Friday is their first time playing the Entry. Any advice for new artists at 7th St?

Nathan: Just rock your socks off. Seize the moment. Try to find a good spot on the street to load in there.

No ID: Oh, that’s actually real advice. It can be kinda hard to load in there.

What is the sweet spot?

Will: It’s the garage now.

Nathan: I guess now you have to load in through the garage. Never mind.

No ID (continuing advice): Definitely get a good meal in ya at the Depot. 

No ID: Buy drinks in the Depot because it’s 50 percent off.

Nathan: Yeah, take that 50 percent discount and you’ll be playing like you’ve never played. ​

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