Koe Wetzel To Celebrate The 10th Anniversary Of “February 28th, 2016” With Exclusive Performances At His ‘Riot Room’ Bars In Houston & Fort Worth
Celebrating the infamous day in style.
Fresh off officially petitioning for February 28th to become a holiday in his hometown of Pittsburg, Texas, last week, Koe Wetzel is officially rolling out his plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the now-infamous day.
In case you’re unfamiliar with what all went down that day, which inspired his now-iconic, certified-gold song, “February 28, 2016,” the story is actually quite simple. The track was written after Koe was arrested for public intoxication in Stephenville, Texas, many years ago, and wound up spending a few nights in jail. It was included on his 2016 album Noise Complaint, and remains one that fans still scream along every word to at his concerts.
Though Wetzel has gone on record saying he’s grown a little tired of the song over the past few years, the track and the day itself have only gotten more popular as he continues to become a mainstream star in the genre. At first, every February 28th was a little more than a celebration of Wetzel and the song itself. Nowadays, it’s become nothing short of an unofficial holiday with fans taking to social media every year joking about how they’re either going to get trashed, go to Taco Bell, catch a public intoxication charge or all three in honor of the East Texas singer.
Given that it’s the 10th anniversary of the fateful day (on a Saturday nonetheless), many were anticipating just how the “Sweet Dreams” singer would celebrate it. Turns out, he’s going to be performing not one but two exclusive shows at his chain of bars in Texas.
Just announced, Wetzel will be performing two shows at his Riot Room bars, one on Thursday, February 26th, in Houston and another on the 10th anniversary itself on Saturday, February 28th, in Fort Worth. As for what to expect, the Pittsburg native is promising live music (of course), limited merch for the anniversary, drink specials at the bar, surprise guests at both concerts and even a flash tattoo parlor, all available throughout the celebration. Additionally, Wetzel and Co. are promising even MORE surprises to be announced throughout the week.
It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that he’s celebrating the anniversary at his Riot Room bar once again. If you recall, last year, he didn’t just perform at the Fort Worth Riot Room, but he also shut down the ENTIRE block. With all that being said, it’s going to be hard to top last year, but something tells me he just might.
As of today, tickets are not available for purchase. However, you can RSVP and sign up for the opportunity to attend HERE.
Given the cult-like following February 28th has garnered over the past decade, it’s safe to say that Wetzel is going to go all out on its 10th anniversary. If you’re in the Houston or Fort Worth area, I would not pass up on the opportunity to go.
Before you go, fire up “February 28, 2016” as we near its 10th anniversary.
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