Bill Fulton on keys or piano with Touch n Go Band
The Bill Fulton Touch N Go San Jose performance on January 17, 1987, featured Fulton on keyboards and piano with Touch N Go Band. The engagement took place at the Red Lion Inn, now associated with DoubleTree by Hilton, at 2050 Gateway Place in San Jose, California.
This appearance was part of a series of consecutive performances by Touch N Go Band at the San Jose hotel. As a working keyboardist, Fulton performed in a variety of professional settings during this period. Hotel engagements were an important part of the live music scene and provided musicians with opportunities to perform regularly for changing audiences.
Bill Fulton with Touch N Go Band
For this engagement, Bill Fulton performed as the band’s keyboard and piano player. His professional work has included jazz, pop, commercial music, live entertainment, arranging, composing, and studio production. Consequently, performances such as this one form part of a much larger career encompassing both live and recorded music.
The January 17 appearance concluded several consecutive documented dates at the same San Jose venue. Performing repeatedly with the same ensemble also allowed musicians to develop consistency while responding to the demands of each individual performance.
Red Lion Inn in San Jose
The performance took place at the former Red Lion Inn at 2050 Gateway Place. The property later became associated with the DoubleTree by Hilton brand. More information about DoubleTree hotels is available from Hilton.
Hotel lounges, ballrooms, and entertainment spaces have long provided work for professional musicians. In addition, these engagements often required players to cover a broad range of musical styles and adapt to different audiences.
More Bill Fulton Performances
This performance is one entry in Bill Fulton’s extensive archive of professional engagements. His work as a pianist and keyboardist has included appearances with bands, singers, jazz ensembles, orchestras, and other performers throughout his career.
To explore additional appearances, visit the Bill Fulton past events archive. The archive documents performances spanning decades and provides a broader view of his work as a professional pianist, keyboardist, arranger, composer, and musician.
Artist: Touch N Go BandDate/Time: January 17, 1987 12:00 am
Venue: Doubletree by Hilton (fka Red Lion Inn)
Address: 2050 Gateway Pl San Jose, CA 95110
