The Beserkley Story - Comments Page 2

As owner and chief producer at Beserkley Records from the mid-'70s through the mid-'80s, Matthew King Kaufman created one of the coolest indie labels, and helped create some of the finest power pop of all time.…
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  • 26 - obert

    Sep 13, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Just heard from John Dukas, he's moving back
    to Ca next July.

  • 27 - obert

    Sep 13, 2009 at 11:59 am

    Robbie Dunbar is playing with Larry Lynch but
    he's not in England he live in Walnut Creek, Ca.

  • 28 - trish ward

    Apr 19, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Jon Doukas was my fantasy. I hung out at the keystone in the 70s. I made Jons white satin drwstring pants when he opened for heart at winterland.

  • 29 - Eric Olsen

    Apr 20, 2010 at 7:40 am

    coolness - thanks Trish!

  • 30 - trish ward

    May 15, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    What was jon doing in africa? Is robbie married?

  • 31 - Christopher Rose

    May 15, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers are great, one of my favourite American pop bands, and were well accepted in English Punk circles back in the day. Great stuff!

  • 32 - Emmett McAuliffe

    Aug 04, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    Agree with John P. about Earth Quake. And where is Mr. Doukas these days. I'd love to tell him just how great he was ... and talk about his influences. Someone should get the full story about Earth Quake now that any hard feelings have evaporated. Like the JoJo Blog has done for the Modern Lovers. I am weird the 4 chief Beserkley bands are in my Top 10 bands of all time. And Tyla Gang is in my Top 50. There is something about the spirit with which each band attacked their respective genres (except Jonathan, who is pretty much "no genre")

  • 33 - Eric Olsen

    Aug 04, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    love that this story is evergreen - long live Matthew and the Beserkley boys!

  • 34 - Keith Groustra

    Nov 18, 2011 at 11:31 am

    I was the manager of the Longbranch. I worked with Malcolm Williams, the owner, and loved having Earthquake play there many, many times. Having done business with Matthew Kaufman I can honestly say that he was an astute business man. He always worked hard for his bands. A little testy to get along with sometimes, but that is the job of a good manager. The band comes first. I miss those days! Sadly, John Doukas passed away in March 2011. He will be greatly missed. Those days when Earthquake headlined and Eddie Money (Eddie and the Rockets back then) opened for them, were some of the best concerts I've ever seen, and I've seen hundreds over the years.

  • 35 - malcolm williams

    Feb 12, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Too cool to see my name in preint! Yes we need a reunion--if I could only find a building-preferrablyl old and run down with low rent. SEE YOU THERE

  • 36 - malcolm williams

    Feb 12, 2013 at 12:19 am

    I mean my name in PAINT--not prient! The Long Branch kicked it from 1969 until 1976. Go to Facebook/Malcolm Williams to some some great pix of great nights
    Miss it a lot, Malcolm

  • 37 - malcolm williams

    Feb 12, 2013 at 12:21 am

    Keith-- call me or leave a message. Can't believe I just read a blog form you!!!!

  • 38 - malcolm williams

    Feb 23, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Mattt-- Call me--imm in he book

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