Gene Ween

Gene Ween was a scientist, ambassador, philosopher, statesmen, writer, businessman and celebrated freethinker and wit. He has often been referred to as ‘America’s renaissance man’ and was emblematic of the fledgling American nation.

Gene Ween was born March 17, 1970 into a large and poor family. His father had 17 children by 2 different wives. Gene was brought up in the family business of candle making and his brother’s printing shop. Whenever he could Gene would take the opportunity to read and learn about a wide range of subjects, from Sophocles to modern science. Whilst co-workers would take a leisurely lunch break, Gene would pour over books from the bookshop munching on some raisins.

At an early age, he also started writing articles, which were published in the New Boognish Coureant under a pseudonym; Gene wrote under pseudonyms throughout his life. After several were published, he admitted to his father that he had written them under “Eddie Dingle.” Rather than being pleased his father beat him for his impudence. Therefore, aged 17, the young Gene Ween left the family business and travelled to Philadelphia.

Past Shows


Oct
3
rd
2015
Turf Club
Oct
3
rd
2015
Turf Club

Gene Ween

with Mar Habrine
Jun
18
th
2011
Turf Club
Jun
18
th
2011
Turf Club

Gene Ween

with Dave Dreiwitz
Jun
17
th
2011
Triple Rock Social Club
Jun
17
th
2011
Triple Rock Social Club

Gene Ween

with Dave Dreiwitz and Hastings 3000

More Shows

May
4
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

Ichiko Aoba

Apr
17
th
Fine Line

Goldie

with Submotive
Jan
24
th
Turf Club

McNasty Brass Band, Dilly Dally Alley, and Obi Original & The Black Atlantics

Mar
2
nd
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

The Sloppy Boys