Written by Douglas Jessop - love poems to his muse. Now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQR6W1RN

Ancient Door — the latest release from Jess Wayne — swings wide the quiet threshold between memory and the present, love and longing. Available now as a CD with a bonus digital download so you can start listening the moment your order, this 11-track collection blends folk-blues, Americana, and easy jazz into what Wayne proudly coins Electric Bourbon Folk – Smooth with a Smoky Finish.

Inspired by his move to Taos, New Mexico, Ancient Door is infused with Southwestern grit and soul, grounding each lyric and melody in time and place. It's an album both unguarded and hopeful—songs written before and after Ride the River now come to rest in tender explorations of love, loss, healing, and staying present.

Highlights include:

“Supposed To Be Flying”, a stirring anthem of perseverance, “Time & Love”, which quietly questions: “Time doesn’t love you, but I always will.”, “Learn To Love”, a bastion of acceptance and self-awareness, and “Come Join the Dance”, a soulful, celebratory closer and invitation to presence.

Critic Noel "Paul" Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary calls Ancient Door “a quietly powerful album—rich in soul, deeply human… These songs linger. They heal. They remind us to be present, to let go, to love. And they do it with grace, honesty, and a smoky kind of beauty.”

Tap into the ancient doorway of heart, story, and place—this album awaits.

Like sipping smoky bourbon as the sun sets over TAOS — ANCIENT DOOR blends folk, blues, and soul into something rich and lasting. DOWNLOAD THE FULL ALBUM NOW FOR JUST $10 and start listening instantly. Preview each song for 30 seconds — the rest is waiting inside.

Inspired by his move to Taos, New Mexico, Ancient Door is infused with Southwestern grit and soul, grounding each lyric and melody in time and place. It's an album both unguarded and hopeful—songs written before and after Ride the River now come to rest in tender explorations of love, loss, healing, and staying present.

Highlights include:

“Supposed To Be Flying”, a stirring anthem of perseverance, “Time & Love”, which quietly questions: “Time doesn’t love you, but I always will.”, “Learn To Love”, a bastion of acceptance and self-awareness, and “Come Join the Dance”, a soulful, celebratory closer and invitation to presence.

Critic Noel "Paul" Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary calls Ancient Door “a quietly powerful album—rich in soul, deeply human… These songs linger. They heal. They remind us to be present, to let go, to love. And they do it with grace, honesty, and a smoky kind of beauty.”

Tap into the ancient doorway of heart, story, and place—this album awaits.

Fusion of folk, blues, indie, roots and Americana from a singer-songwriter and poet.

Fusion of folk, blues, indie, roots and Americana from a singer-songwriter and poet. Ten original songs featuring Jess Wayne on vocals and guitar, John Matthew Rosenberg on vocals, acoustic piano and keyboards, Jimmy Ledezma on percussion and drums and Alexis Sklarevski on bass.

Get two and give one to a friend!

A new edition should be released this Fall. Please contact us to reserve your copy now.

Autographed Official 2019 Infinite Possibilities Tour Full Color Poster on thick stock includes delivered in hard mailing tube. 11"x17". Shipping outside US, please contact Jess Wayne directly for shipping quote.

Download of Official 2019 Infinite Possibilities Tour Poster - prints to 11"x17".