On August 22, after the Hungry March Band's show at Lincoln Center
Out-of-doors, our saxman Okkon took a sucker-punch to the mouth. He
was crossing the street with the light when an irate driver, who felt
Okkon was taking too long, took the time to get out of his car, punch
Okkon in the face, get back in the car and peel out, disappearing
before any license numbers could be taken. Okkon, meanwhile, was left
with a black eye and a broken tooth.

Playing a saxophone with a broken tooth is no good (though Okkon has
done an admirable job, reminding one of when Coltrane said to Albert
Ayler, "Man, what kind of reed are you using?"). Okkon doesn't have
any money to speak of, and can use all the help we can give him. So,
the Hungry March Band will be performing -- along with Brooklyn
electronics duo Project Jenny/Project Jan
(http://www.projectjennyprojectjan.com) -- on Thursday night at the
Bowery Poetry Club to raise funds for Okkon's mouth. All proceeds
from the night will go towards his dentistry bills, so please come
and help out.

TOOT FOR A TOOTH
Hungry March Band and Project Jenny/Project Jan
Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (at Bleecker, across from CBGBs)
October 5, 10PM to late
$10 and up
www.bowerypoetry.com
F Or V to 2nd Ave / 6 to Bleecker St.