Bill Fulton on keys or piano with Touch n Go Band
The Touch N Go Portland July 4 1986 appearance featured Bill Fulton performing keyboards and piano with Touch N Go Band at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center. The July 4 performance was one night in the band’s continuing Portland engagement.
Fulton worked professionally as a keyboardist and pianist while also developing his career as an arranger and composer. Performing regularly with live ensembles provided practical experience in pacing, accompaniment, ensemble balance, and interaction between musicians.
July 4 with Touch N Go Band
The band performed in the hotel’s cocktail lounge at 310 SW Lincoln Street in Portland, Oregon. The property was formerly known as the Red Lion Motor Inn. Today, the University Place Hotel & Conference Center continues to operate at that location.
Current information about the venue is available through the University Place Hotel & Conference Center website.
Bill Fulton as a live keyboardist
Keyboard players in working bands often cover several musical functions. Piano can establish harmony and rhythm, while electronic keyboards can broaden the available range of sounds and textures. Moving between those roles gave Fulton the flexibility to support both ensemble passages and featured moments during live performances.
The Touch N Go Portland July 4 1986 performance helps document this period of Fulton’s professional history. His later work would encompass composing, arranging, orchestrating, studio recording, television and film projects, and his own music releases.
More dates from Fulton’s performing career can be found in the Bill Fulton Music events archive. For additional recordings and live-performance history, browse the Bill Fulton Band section.
Artist: Touch N Go BandDate/Time: July 4, 1986 12:00 am
Venue: University Place Hotel & Conference Center (fka Red Lion Motor Inn)
Address: 310 SW Lincoln St Portland, OR 97201
