With her versatile and compelling vocals and a cherry red ’62 Gibson 335 that could tell stories for days, Sarah James turns heartbreak into high-voltage hope with her latest anthem, « Take It or Leave It ». An anthem of hope and resilience for the wounded yet unbreakable, the track breathes courage into those sidelined by friends, family, or fate. Wrapped in analog warmth and vintage soul, the song draws strength from rejection and spins it into something radiant. « We are all the same in the end », she sings, like a lighthouse steady in a storm. In the video, a dream-team of musicians powers the vision: Tony Cobos’ 1973 Fender Thinline whispers a gritty rhythm, Ronn Moss (a founding member of the band PLAYER) adds silky bass lines, Corey Plueard’s drums pulse like a heartbeat, and Ed Heisler’s Flying V strikes like lightning. Shot with nostalgic textures, the clip mirrors the track’s message: bold, heartfelt, unfiltered. Or in Sarah’s words: « It’s become an anthem for so many… The video stands to inspire hope, love, and energy to folks who really need to hear it ». This gem is presented to you by Slash Music, and trust us, it’s not one you’ll want to leave behind.
“We are all the same in the end” – Sarah James
Vintage strings and future plans
Hailing from Pittsburgh, now rooted in Arizona, Sarah James is more than a musician, she’s a walking archive of sound. As the founder of Vintage Guitar Legacies, her YouTube series with 50k+ subscribers, she’s been telling the stories of iconic guitars and the lives they’ve shaped. But her own story is just as rich: touring across Arizona and beyond, from cozy cafés to country clubs, always delivering shows laced with authenticity and warmth. Whether she’s solo, in duo, or with The Sarah James Band, Sarah brings a rare blend of talent and tenderness, mixing technical finesse with heartfelt warmth.
After her holiday album « Joyful Heart », released in November 2024 and featuring seasonal gems like « Merry Christmas Baby », « Jingle Bells », and « Let It Snow », she’s now got her eyes set on the West Coast and Northeast stages. Something tells us the best is yet to ring out, don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
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