Bill Fulton on keys or piano with Touch n Go Band
The Touch N Go Portland July 3 1986 performance featured keyboardist and pianist Bill Fulton with Touch N Go Band at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center. The band was in the middle of a series of performances at the Portland venue.
During this period, Fulton was actively working as a professional musician. His responsibilities onstage included supporting the rhythm section, providing harmonic accompaniment, adding keyboard textures, and performing piano as required by the music.
Touch N Go at University Place Hotel
The July 3 appearance took place in the hotel cocktail lounge at 310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, Oregon. The venue was formerly associated with the Red Lion Motor Inn name and later became the University Place Hotel & Conference Center.
The property still operates at the same address. Visit the official University Place Hotel website for information about the present-day hotel.
A working keyboard player in the 1980s
Live band work develops skills that extend beyond simply playing individual songs. Musicians must listen closely, react to the ensemble, maintain consistent tempos, and adapt to changes during a performance. For a keyboard player, the job can also involve switching between piano-based accompaniment and additional keyboard sounds.
The Touch N Go Portland July 3 1986 engagement represents one part of Fulton’s extensive professional history. Alongside performing, he developed a career encompassing arranging, composition, orchestration, recording, and music production for a variety of ensembles and media.
Browse the events archive for more documented Bill Fulton performances. The Bill Fulton Band archive also features recordings, performances, and other musical projects.
Artist: Touch N Go BandDate/Time: July 3, 1986 12:00 am
Venue: University Place Hotel & Conference Center (fka Red Lion Motor Inn)
Address: 310 SW Lincoln St Portland, OR 97201
