Ween Cancel April Tour Dates, Citing Need to Preserve Mental and Spiritual Well-Being
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Ween have canceled its April tour dates. The news was shared via social media today in a message scribed by Dean Ween, who cited, in part, the need to preserve his mental and spiritual well-being by taking time away from the stage. According to the band, their already-announced August and September concerts will proceed unaffected.
The official message, which was signed by “Deaners,” began, “For the majority of my life I have been blessed enough to have a career doing the thing that I love the most. This privilege has never been lost on me. The fact that the music reaches other people and means so much to them is something that I never take for granted, and for which I am truly grateful, all of the time, every time we perform. At this moment in time though I need to step away from performing live in order to preserve my mental and spiritual well-being, and instead focus on myself and loved ones.”
The guitarist, formally known as Michael Melchiondo Jr., continued, “I know this will come as a disappointment and with great inconvenience to many people who bought tickets and made travel plans, and for this I sincerely apologize. I look forward to returning to the stage with the enthusiasm, joy, and renewed sense of inspiration that our fans deserve, and that I require of myself when we play live. Thank you and god bless.”
The band’s website also included information for ticket holds: “Ween’s April tour dates have been canceled. Ticket holders will automatically receive a refund from the original point of purchase. The previously announced August and September shows will proceed as scheduled.”
To read the complete statement, scroll down to view Ween’s message via Twitter.
Visit the band’s website for additional information.
Ween’s April tour dates have been canceled. Ticket holders will automatically receive a refund from the original point of purchase. The previously announced August and September shows will proceed as scheduled. pic.twitter.com/xlnN4Fytto
— Ween (@weeninfo) March 7, 2024
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