Bill Fulton on keys or piano with “Mixed Nuts”
Bill Fulton with Mixed Nuts May 30, 1987 found Fulton back on keys or piano with the Los Angeles group Mixed Nuts. The Saturday, May 30, 1987 performance took place at Chew Chew Junction, 3255 Wilshire Blvd. The venue has long since closed, but the booking preserves a clear picture of the band working together in 1987.
A recurring Mixed Nuts lineup
Christine Kempski handled vocals, while Francis played guitar and led the group. Ruell contributed guitar and vocals, and Everett covered bass. In addition, Wendell Yuponce played drums. Fulton completed the lineup from the keyboard chair.
Because several 1987 dates list the same musicians, Mixed Nuts appears here as a recurring working unit. It was not simply an isolated pickup band. However, the source does not identify a repertoire or set list. It also does not specify Fulton’s exact keyboard setup. Therefore, his role remains accurately described as keys or piano.
From club dates to screen music
Yuponce later developed a substantial career in television, film, and advertising music. His official biography cites work involving Curb Your Enthusiasm, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and many other productions. Thus, the Chew Chew Junction engagement sits early in a career that later expanded into screen and production music.
Meanwhile, Fulton continued building his own Los Angeles performance and arranging career. His keyboardist and pianist credits provide broader context for that work. Placed among those credits, the date becomes part of a longer professional timeline. It is more than a detached club listing.
Bill Fulton with Mixed Nuts May 30, 1987 also keeps the personnel attached to the actual engagement. Therefore, the useful story is straightforward: a six-piece band played a now-defunct Wilshire Boulevard venue. Fulton, Kempski, Yuponce, Everett, Francis, and Ruell shared the bandstand that night.
Artist: Bill Fulton on keys or pianoDate/Time: May 30, 1987 12:00 am
Venue: Chew Chew Junction - CLOSED
Address: 3255 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90010
