Ween Unveil Live Boxset Boognish Provides from 1990s Tour

Ween have opened the vaults on their 1994–95 Chocolate and Cheese tour, releasing a live boxset titled Boognish Provides on October 16. The collection, available through Rhino Records, offers fans a chance to relive—or discover for the first time—seven full concerts from a pivotal era in the band’s history. A 24-minute live recording of Vallejo, captured at Athens, Georgia’s 40 Watt Club in February 1995, is now streaming as a preview of the set’s expansive tracklist and raw energy.

A Pivotal Era for Ween

The Boognish Provides recordings document a transformative period for Ween. The 1994 album Chocolate and Cheese marked a shift from the band’s DIY roots—where Aaron "Gene Ween" Freeman and Mickey "Dean Ween" Melchiondo recorded on a four-track at home—to a professional studio environment. The tour that followed was equally significant: for the first time, the duo expanded into a full band, bringing bassist Andrew Weiss and drummer Claude Coleman Jr. on the road. The seven concerts included in the boxset capture this evolution, showcasing Ween’s ability to blend their signature absurdity with tighter, more dynamic live performances.

The setlists reflect the band’s creative range, featuring 12 of the 16 songs from Chocolate and Cheese, alongside fan favorites from earlier albums like GodWeenSatan: The Oneness and Pure Guava. Highlights include a rare acoustic version of Voodoo Lady performed at McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, and the live debut of A Tear for Eddie at Chicago’s Metro. The recordings also tease material that would later appear on Ween’s next three albums, including Piss Up a Rope, The Blarney Stone, and Flutes of Chi, offering a glimpse into the band’s future direction.

What’s Included in the Boxset

Boognish Provides is available in two editions: - 14xCD Boxset: Features the complete sets from all seven concerts, spanning from October 1994 to June 1995. This edition is a deep dive for completists, capturing Ween’s live energy across multiple venues and cities. - 2xLP Edition: A curated selection of 19 tracks from the seven shows, designed for fans who want a condensed but representative sample of the tour’s highlights. The vinyl edition includes the full 24-minute Vallejo performance on its fourth side.

The concerts included in the collection are: - October 9, 1994: McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA - October 30, 1994: The Metro, Chicago, IL - October 31, 1994: First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN - February 10, 1995: The 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA - March 27, 1995: Hof Ter Lo, Antwerp, Belgium - May 20, 1995: Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO - June 16, 1995: Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia, PA

Why This Release Matters

For Ween fans, Boognish Provides is more than just a live album—it’s a time capsule of a band in transition. The Chocolate and Cheese era bridged Ween’s lo-fi beginnings and their later, more polished work, and these recordings capture the raw, unfiltered energy of that journey. The boxset also arrives at a poignant moment for the band, which stepped away from touring in 2024 while celebrating the 30th anniversary of Chocolate and Cheese. With Dean Ween citing mental health as a reason for the hiatus, Boognish Provides serves as a reminder of the band’s enduring creativity and influence.

Rhino Records has been actively revisiting Ween’s catalog in recent years, including a 30th-anniversary reissue of Chocolate and Cheese with previously unreleased demos and an expanded edition of 12 Golden Country Greats. Boognish Provides continues this trend, shifting the focus from studio recordings to the band’s electrifying live performances.

How to Get It

Boognish Provides is available for pre-order now through Rhino Records. Fans can also explore a Ween-themed 1980s computer simulation launched as part of the promotional campaign. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or a newcomer to Ween’s bizarre and brilliant world, this boxset offers a unique opportunity to experience the band at a crossroads—where lo-fi charm met live-band dynamism, and where the seeds of their future albums were sown.