Look, the last thing I wanna do here is unduly promote some viral “sensation,” but Petey USA is different. Unlike the usual internet dregs of humanity like vacuous influencer wannabes or manosphere blowhards, he blew up during the pandemic with the offbeat humor of his TikTok skits.
Ever since, Petey’s songs and music videos have continued with his affable blend of left-of-center comedy and indie-pop appeal. In a time of loud, empty sensation, Petey USA is a nice throwback to a not-so-long-ago time when humor and humanity triumphed.
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, The Beacham, foundation-presents.com, $30.
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