Bill Fulton on keys or piano with Touch n Go Band
Bill Fulton Touch N Go San Jose January 1987 documents Bill Fulton performing on keyboards with the Touch N Go Band on January 3, 1987. The engagement took place at the Red Lion Inn in San Jose, California, a property now operating as DoubleTree by Hilton.
Fulton performed as the band’s keyboardist during this period. His work with Touch N Go included engagements in California and Oregon during 1986 and 1987. Consequently, these performances form part of his early professional history as a working pianist and keyboardist.
Live music with Touch N Go Band
The January 3 performance continued a multi-night engagement at the San Jose hotel. Touch N Go provided live entertainment for hotel guests and visitors, with Fulton handling the keyboard parts. Hotel and lounge engagements were an important part of professional live music during this era and gave musicians opportunities to perform regularly for changing audiences.
Moreover, Fulton’s experience as a keyboardist complemented his developing work as a composer and arranger. Performing regularly provided practical experience with different musical styles, ensemble settings, and audiences.
Red Lion Inn in San Jose
The venue was located at 2050 Gateway Place in San Jose. The property later became a DoubleTree by Hilton. More information about the current hotel is available through Hilton.
This appearance is one of many performances documented in the Bill Fulton events archive. In addition, visitors can learn more about his professional background on the Bill Fulton Music website.
Together, these archived engagements provide a chronological record of Fulton’s work as a professional musician. The Bill Fulton Touch N Go San Jose January 1987 appearance represents one of several consecutive performances with the group at this venue.
Artist: Touch N Go BandDate/Time: January 3, 1987 12:00 am
Venue: Doubletree by Hilton (fka Red Lion Inn)
Address: 2050 Gateway Pl San Jose, CA 95110
