PORT ANGELES — Jerry Miller, a founding member of the late-1960s psychedelic-folk-blues-rock band Moby Grape, is headed for the Junction Roadhouse, 242701 W. U.S. Highway 101, for a Thanksgiving show.
Alongside his current band, Miller will host the Junction’s second annual Salvation Army toy and food drive — and a potluck dinner.
“We provide the turkey, stuffing and potatoes,” said manager Marie McKean.
There’s no charge at this gathering for the 21-and-older crowd, though guests are encouraged to bring new toys, nonperishable food items or cash donations for the Salvation Army. Side dishes and desserts are welcome for the potluck.
The Junction doors will open at 2 p.m., dinner starts at 3 p.m., and the band will play from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Pay it forward
Thursday’s event is “a free show to celebrate Thanksgiving, give back to our dedicated patrons and pay it forward to the Salvation Army for those in need,” McKean said.
“Last year, we filled one of their vans and a pickup,” she added.
“It’s short but effective.”
“I’m looking forward to it, big time,” added Miller, reached this week at his home in Tacoma.
“We’ll do a Moby Grape medley and some classic rock tunes,” he promised, “and some of the old blues. We revive them and change them up.”
Miller touted his band members: Tom Murphy, “about the best second-line New Orleans-style drummer around,” and Kim Workman, “the smokingest bass player.”
Miller, 70, said he plans on stirring in some “Jingle Bells” and “Joy to the World,” but that will be later in the evening, long after dinner.
For details and directions, phone the Junction at 360-452-9880.
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Features Editor Diane Urbani de la Paz can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 5062, or at diane.urbani@peninsuladailynews.com.
