Ween is gearing up for its first extended tour in sometime, in support of its first new studio release in sometime, The Friends E.P.The EP will be available June 19, shortly after Ween appears at Bonnaroo and shortly before the group co-headlines Rocks Offs School of Rock Music Festival . The EP features 5 brand new songs, none of which will appear on the new full length Ween album scheduled to be released this fall. A message on the groups homepage says the following: It is the ultimate party record, filled with good beats and good times. Perfect for your barbecue or doing bong hits or whatever it is that you guys do. You really need to buy multiple copies through this website.

Later this summer, Ween will play four shows in Texas. On August 8, the group will appear at Houstons Warehouse Live, from August 9-10 the group will headline Austins Stubbs BBQ and on August 11 the group will perform at Dallas House of Blues. The group will appear at Hartford, CTs Webster Theater tomorrow.