Claude Coleman, Jr. AMA Announcement + SoundSpace Auction Fundraiser!
# Hello Ween fans!
Some exciting news to announce: r/ween will be hosting an AMA for the one and only Claude Coleman, Jr. from the rock band WEEN, at **7:00pm EST** on **Wednesday September 16th, 2026**.
As some of you might know, in September 2024, Claude's business, SoundSpace@Rabbit's, a music practice space and artist studio facility inside of a historic 1947 Black-owned tourist court and restaurant known as Rabbit’s Motel in Asheville, NC, was damaged by hurricane Helene. There were landslides up to a foot of the corner of the building, and it is dire need of a retaining wall as well as significant soil replacement and regrading.
The SoundSpace team still needs your help. They have a GoFundMe you can support, and on top of that, they are kicking off a brand new auction to help give the drive the support that it needs to succeed. From their Instagram page:
*"Announcing the launch of our fundraiser auctions! We are still raising for the retaining wall needed to be built to save our business and mission to continue serving our community, and our recovery. The auctions are loaded with fun items with more added every week! From a slew of Claude Coleman, Jr donated Ween items, to amazing bundles from our local business partners, to unique and personalized ‘experiences’, there’s something for everyone to support and share. Link in our bio. Thank you to all our supporters!!* [*#rehearsalstudio*](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rehearsalstudio/) [*#practicespace*](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/practicespace/) [*#claudecolemanjr*](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/claudecolemanjr/) [*#ashevillemusic*](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ashevillemusic/) [*#helenerecovery*](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/helenerecovery/)*"*
So mark your calendars, come out to r/ween next **Wednesday the 16th at 7:00pm EST**, have a chat with Claude, and support a great cause and historical landmark in Asheville North Carolina.
**Auction**: [https://www.soundspaceavl.com/auctions/](https://www.soundspaceavl.com/auctions/) **GoFundMe**: [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-a-music-arts-studio-facility-for-asheville](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-a-music-arts-studio-facility-for-asheville)