Ween have announced a live boxset, Boognish Provides, containing unreleased concert recordings from the tour to support their 1994 album Chocolate and Cheese. The collection arrives October 16th via Rhino Records, and it marks a major step into the band’s early history. To mark the announcement, Ween released a 24-minute live recording of “Vallejo,” captured in February 1995 at The 40 Watt in Athens, Georgia. Stream it below.
The Boxset’s Two Editions
Boognish Provides comes in two formats. The most expansive edition is a 14xCD boxset, featuring Ween’s complete set from seven concerts played from October 1994 to June 1996. That is a substantial commitment for fans who want the whole story.
A 2xLP version will also be released, including 19 tracks from those same seven shows. Both editions are available to pre-order now.
The recordings capture Ween in transition. Chocolate and Cheese marked a turning point for the band, as Aaron “Gene Ween” Freeman and Michael “Dean Ween” Melchiondo moved from recording at home on a four-track to a professional studio environment. They also moved beyond playing as a duo and toured with a full band for the first time.
Fans can also mess around in a Ween-themed 1980s computer simulation launched in the lead up to Boognish Provides‘ release.
What Songs Show Up Across Seven Shows
Ween played 12 of the 16 songs from Chocolate and Cheese across the seven shows, with multiple performances of “I Can’t Put My Finger On It,” “Take Me Away,” and “Spinal Meningitis (Got Me Down).” The recordings include a rare acoustic version of “Voodoo Lady” and the live debut of “A Tear for Eddie.”
They also performed material from earlier albums, such as “Fat Lenny,” “Doctor Rock,” and “Push Th’ Little Daisies.” Ween foreshadowed what was ahead during the shows, playing songs that would appear on their next three albums, including “Piss Up A Rope,” “The Blarney Stone,” and “Flutes of Chi.”
The Seven Concert Dates
The boxset draws from a wide range of venues. The shows span McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California, to The Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with stops in Chicago, Minneapolis, Athens, Antwerp, Boulder, and more.
Here is the full listing:
- McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA, October 9th, 1994
- The Metro, Chicago, IL, October 30th, 1994
- First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, October 31st, 1994
- The 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA, February 10th, 1995
- Hof Ter Lo, Antwerp, Belgium, March 27th, 1995
- Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO, May 20th, 1995
- Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia, PA, June 16th, 1995
The 2xLP Track Listing
The 2xLP edition includes 19 tracks, each tied to a specific concert date. Here is how the sequencing breaks down:
LP One
- Side One: “Don’t Sweat It” (February 10th, 1995), “Take Me Away” (October 31st, 1994), “Don’t Get 2 Close (2 My Fantasy)” (May 20th, 1995), “The HIV Song” (October 30th, 1994), “Ode to Rene” (October 9th, 1994)
- Side Two: “Weed Whore” (June 16th, 1995), “Demon Sweat” (October 30th, 1994), “Flutes Of Chi” (October 9th, 1994), “Fat Lenny” (March 27th, 1995), “Pumpin’ 4 The Man” (June 16th, 1995), “Nan” (February 10th, 1995), “The Stallion, Pt. 3” (May 20th, 1995)
LP Two
- Side Three: “Doctor Rock” (February 10th, 1995), “Papa Zit” (October 30th, 1994), “Voodoo Lady” (June 16th, 1995), “Drifter In The Dark” (February 10th, 1995), “Mister Would You Please Help My Pony?” (October 9th, 1994), “Reggaejunkiejew” (October 31st, 1994)
- Side Four: “Vallejo” (February 10th, 1995)
A Brief Pause From the Road
In 2024, Ween stepped away from touring while celebrating the 30th anniversary of Chocolate and Cheese, citing Melchiondo’s mental health. The new boxset arrives as Ween returns to the road.
The 14xCD boxset is the definitive document. For anyone who wants the full picture, that is the edition to get.
Key Facts Box
- Boxset: Boognish Provides, 14xCD edition
- 2xLP: 19 tracks, released via Rhino Records
- Release date: October 16th
- Live recording: “Vallejo” (24 minutes, streamed below)
- Concerts: Seven shows, October 1994 to June 1996
- Album: Chocolate and Cheese, 1994
The 24-minute “Vallejo” stream is the preview. It gives a taste of what the boxset holds, and it sets the stage for the full collection. The boxset itself is the main event, and it arrives with everything fans have been waiting for.
For Ween fans, this is a significant moment. The band has spent decades building a reputation for live performance, and these recordings capture that energy at a crucial point in their career. The 14xCD edition is the most comprehensive way to experience it.
The 2xLP is a more portable entry point, and it still delivers a strong selection of tracks. Both versions are available to pre-order now.
The live recordings are the proof. They show a band in motion, changing and growing, and they do it across seven concerts spread across North America and Europe. That range is part of what makes the boxset compelling.
See the video the story is built around at Consequence.
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