by Mat Katz

originally published: 08/20/2026

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Koe Wetzel brought his The Night Champion World Tour to The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on August 12, 2026. The lineup included Shane Smith and the Saints, Bayker Blankeship, and Logan Jahnke. Photographer Mat Katz was on hand to take photos.

Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down: The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. His latest album, 9 Lives (Columbia) debuted at No. 15 on the all-genre Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” feat. Parker McCollum, “Something to Talk About” and the infamous “February 28, 2016.”

Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.”

To date, Wetzel has 4.2 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.”

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The Rooftop at Pier 17 offers a one-of-a-kind concert atmosphere featuring your favorite artists performing with the iconic NYC skyline as the backdrop. It is located at 89 South Street in New York City.

Here are more photos from the concert.

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Mat Katz is a sports and live music photographer and graphic designer based in New Jersey. He currently works with the NBA while also covering live music. His photography and design work has also included the Brooklyn Nets, MLS, and WVU Football. You can view his portfolio here and follow him on Instagram.

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Mat Katz is a sports and live music photographer and graphic designer based in New Jersey. He currently works with the NBA while also covering live music. His photography and design work has also included the Brooklyn Nets, MLS, and WVU Football. You can view his portfolio here. He's on Instagram a href=https://www.instagram.com/katz.visuals>@katz.visuals.

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