Nov 16, 2015
Ween will be reuniting for two shows in Colorado this February, the bands first dates together since breaking up in 2012.The band will play two concerts at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado over Presidents Day Weekend, February 12 and 13, their first dates since a farewell show in Denver on New Years Eve in 2012.According...
Oct 5, 2015
Words & Photos: Alex WoodWeen fans flocked to Evanstons SPACE on Thursday for an intimate performance from Gene Ween. Playing with an electric four-piece backing band, the singer delivered a set spanning Weens eclectic discography in addition to songs from his most recent record, Freeman.Gener opted for a straightforward rock band, backed by guitars,...
Jul 3, 2015
Since Weens breakup in 2012, frontman Aaron Freeman (better known as Gene Ween) has jumped from project to project, rarely sticking with a band or concept for long.First came Marvelous Clouds, released under the name Aaron Freeman, a collection of cover songs written by poet Rod McKuen. Then came Freeman, a full-band studio album released...
May 24, 2015
In one of most anticipated attractions of this year's festival, Aaron Freeman, aka Gene Ween, slipped into front man role for one of Umphrey's McGee's three sets at Summer Camp. And yes, it was called *gulp* GODBONER.I might get some shit for this, but for those like me who enjoy UM's playing but are...
Feb 5, 2015
So I guess Tonic Room is now the official place to be in Chicago to see former members of Ween in an intimate setting. It has hosted Deen Ween, often times unexpectedly, several times over the last couple of years.Stick another feather in their cap then, for snagging Aaron Freeman to play their small...
Sep 18, 2012
What a busy weekend we had in Chicago: Saturday night alone had Wilco, Rush, Riot Fest and I nearly forgot about this gem, Ween's Aaron Freeman at Lincoln Hall. Thanks to youtuber madpicken, we've got a nice seven song the full video playlist. Very cool to see these songs in this setting.SetlistAaron FreemanSeptember 15, 2012As...