iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I wrote this song back in 2017 as I was reckoning with my own history as an abuse survivor. This song is back in my mind as I’m one of many reckoning w/ my favourite sports team deciding to sign and defend an unrepentant SA offender.

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Loving this picture from a mental health fundraiser I performed at in Calgary, Alberta, Canada last year. Also, still obsessed with this double-breasted blazer from H&M. Wish I could wear it at my Vancouver shows but I would pass out from heatstroke 😆☀️

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Fun with a great time. Srsly, this might be my fave pop track right now

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Had an amazing time playing with these two dudes on Friday. It’s such a gift when your kids want to spend time playing music with you ❤️. I’m a pretty lucky guy

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

And Wednesday, I will be trotting out my alter ego, DJ BEARDYLICIOUS™️ and making my DJ debut at the Rose and Crown Banff 😎. I’ll be spinning house, R&B, hip hop, mashups, retro remixes and I might even bust out the odd freestyle and keyboard solo to go with it. It’s gonna be eclectic and fun.

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Settling in for a fun couple of days. Tonight (i.e Tuesday) is another request-driven piano party 😊 #livemusic #banffdj #yycdj #beardedmusicians #beardeddj

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Oh hey there 👋 I’ll be taking a break from my grad student life (all of the homework blergh…) and playing some tunes in downtown Calgary. Come enjoy a break from the everyday. I’ll play some cosy chill tunes for you and we can procrastinate like the champions we are 😊❤️ #yycdowntown #yycmusicians

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Will it Diggity? Dolly Parton edition #rnb

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I love it when you can create a vibe where people feel absolutely free to enjoy themselves like this. Fam, live your life with zero chill. Life is too damn short to put on airs and care abt being too “cringey” for other people 😊 #livemusic #banff

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This was such a vibe ❤️. Not only was this my son Bennett’s first show (drummer), it was my first time getting to perform with both my kiddos. So proud of the human beings these guys are becoming. Proud to be their dad ❤️

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Schedule for tonight’s show 😊

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The beauty of request shows is getting reminded of old tunes you love or adding new tunes to your playlist 😊 #livemusic #musicianlife #performer #yycmusicians #requests

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This song is such a cute tune 😊. Gave it a little re-imagining. Extra points if you can tell the tune that I’m using as a jumping off point #manineed #oliviadean #acousticcover

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Trying to take a selfie the morning after a late-night gig = a bit of “damn it’s bright” lol #banff #banffnationalpark

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Fresh music for newsletter subscribers. Still time to sign up before this drops tmrw 😊 thejessepeters.com #neosoul #rnbsinger #soulsinger #yycmusicians

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Soundchecking for the United Way Calgary Community Impact Awards #yyc #unitedway

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

One of the reasons I love request shows is that I get reminded of great tunes that I had completely forgotten about. Like this great Pink tune 😊 #pink #2010s #2010sthrowback

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I don’t get to dig into the trad-jazz stuff I cut my teeth on as a young musician very often so I tend to go hard when I get the chance #piano #jazz

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This was such a cute moment at last night’s show 😍 #livemusic #elvis

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This was a fun challenge. Basically reharmonizing this tune on-the-fly. I enjoy it when audience peeps ask me to try something I’ve never done before. Sometimes cool stuff comes out of taking a risk 😊 #coldplay #rnb #soulsinger

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Lovely note from some folks who were at my show in Banff yesterday

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I’m tired of people asking me to be excited about AI and music. #ai #aisucks #songwriter

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Might I recommend a trip to your local library instead of making the world dumber and lazier by feeding the probability machines of the sociopaths who jerk off to Pam Bondi yelling “The Dow?!?” #supportyourlocallibrary

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Settling in for a couple of sets at Shoe & Canoe in downtown Calgary #yyc

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I’m including this acoustic neosoul treatment of one of my fave classic RnB tunes for newsletter subscribers this month. You can sign up at thejessepeters.com #localmusic #rnbmusic #alberta

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Last night was my second last holiday party of the year. The season has been busy and I’m def looking forward to some vocal rest and time with my fam. One more gig on Tuesday and then I’m off til NYE 😊 #yyc

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Some morning recreational reading before the avalanche of required reading hits later today. Here’s to year 3 of my Master’s 😊 #gradstudent #counselingpsychology

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

This man spent decades encouraging Xian parents to emotionally, spiritually, and physically abuse their kids. And when the kids who grew up in those households started drawing boundaries, his organization started selling their parents seminars on “parental estrangement.” A grifter and a charlatan.

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Meanwhile in Alberta: UCP: “clawing back $200/month from people w/ disabilities is necessary for fiscal responsibility” Also UCP:

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Thank you to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation for having Dueling Piano Kings as part of this magical NOLA themed gala. The theming, the vibe, the audience ❤️ everything was amazing. #evententertainment #duelingpianokings

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Elder millenial piano players must be able to play “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton. I don’t make the rules 🤷🏼‍♂️ #vanessacarlton #pianocover #yycmusicians #duelingpianos #duelingpianokings

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

So lucky to have this gorgeous spot in my geographical backyard #Banff

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Show in Banff at the Rose & Crown tonight. Music starts at 10pm 😊 #banff

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Performing at the National Music Centre in Calgary today on a GORGEOUS grand piano from 1899 🤯 Shows at 12pm & 1:30pm www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/eve... #calgary #yyc

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Live at the Shoe & Canoe in downtown Calgary tonight 😊 5pm - 7pm #calgary #yyc

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Lovely time in Saskatoon for a show w/ Dueling Piano Kings. On my way back to Calgary for another show tonight 😊

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Jesse Peters @beardytherapy.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Had a wonderful time performing at the National Music Centre today. Thank you to all the lovely folks who came to listen 😊. Sharing music and experiencing music together is a beautiful thing ❤️ and today was a real gift. Back on April 19, don’t miss it 😎 #yycmusicians #yycmusic

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