Bill Fulton on keyboards with Touch n Go Band
Bill Fulton Touch N Go December 23 1986 documents a live appearance by Fulton on keyboards and piano with the Touch N Go Band. The group performed in the cocktail lounge at the Red Lion Inn in San Jose, California, during the Christmas holiday period.
This performance began a documented series of Touch N Go appearances at the hotel during the final days of December. Extended lounge engagements were common professional opportunities for working musicians at the time. Instead of preparing for only one show, a band could perform together over several consecutive evenings.
Bill Fulton on Keyboards and Piano
Fulton’s work with Touch N Go was part of his extensive history as a professional keyboardist. Live performances gave him opportunities to work with different musicians while developing the versatility required for commercial engagements. At the same time, Fulton continued expanding his work in arranging and composing.
Hotel cocktail lounges offered a distinctive performance environment. Musicians needed to entertain an audience while also complementing the atmosphere of the room. Therefore, sensitivity to dynamics, repertoire, and pacing was particularly valuable during these engagements.
Touch N Go at the Red Lion Inn
The December 23 performance took place at the Red Lion Inn at 2050 Gateway Place in San Jose. The property subsequently became associated with DoubleTree by Hilton. More information about the current hotel brand is available from the official Hilton website.
This performance is preserved alongside many other engagements in the Bill Fulton past events archive. Together, these records document Fulton’s long career performing on keyboards and piano with a wide range of bands, singers, and ensembles.
Artist: Touch N Go BandDate/Time: December 23, 1986 12:00 am
Venue: Doubletree by Hilton (fka Red Lion Inn)
Address: 2050 Gateway Pl San Jose, CA 95110
