Bill Fulton on keys or piano with Touch n Go Band
Touch N Go Band Concord July 16 1986 records another evening of live music with Bill Fulton on keyboards and piano. The band performed at the Concord Sheraton Hotel in Concord, California, on July 16, 1986. This was the third consecutive Concord date represented in this group of archived performances.
A continuing engagement allows musicians to develop a strong sense of ensemble. Because the players return to the same venue, they can become more familiar with the room and with one another’s musical choices. Nevertheless, every performance presents new circumstances. The musicians still need to listen, react, and maintain the energy of a live show.
Fulton’s keyboard and piano work helped provide the harmonic foundation for Touch N Go. Depending on the musical moment, a keyboard player can contribute sustained harmony, rhythmic comping, fills, introductions, endings, and support for singers or featured instrumentalists. Therefore, versatility is essential, especially in a professional band performing a full evening of music.
Professional live music in Concord
The Concord Sheraton Hotel was an important setting for this particular July engagement. The property is now known as the Concord Plaza Hotel and continues to operate at 45 John Glenn Drive. Those interested in the current hotel can visit the official Concord Plaza Hotel website.
Although a single event date may appear modest when viewed by itself, a series of dates creates a fuller picture of a musician’s working life. Fulton’s career includes many such performances in addition to his better-known work as an arranger, composer, orchestrator, and recording musician. Consequently, preserving individual engagements provides useful context for the larger career timeline.
The Bill Fulton Music events archive contains additional performances from different decades, locations, and musical settings. For information related specifically to Fulton’s own performing projects, recordings, and band activities, explore the Bill Fulton Band archive.
Artist: Touch N Go BandDate/Time: July 16, 1986 12:00 am
Venue: Concord Plaza Hotel (fka Concord Sheraton Hotel)
Address: 45 John Glenn Dr Concord, CA 94520
