SARAH JAMES

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Vintage Rock • Standards
Classics • Americana

A seasoned guitarist and talented vocalist, Sarah has a deep love and appreciation for all genres of music which informs a wide and diverse repertoire that she brings with honesty and integrity. Whether solo, duo or trio, Sarah's music is fitting for a variety of settings from restaurant venues, the local tavern, country club settings, and house concerts, as well as a full-blown stage concert with her band The Sarah James Band.

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  Testimonials  

The Sarah James Band has been a staple here at Local Jonny’s for quite some time. Sarah brings passion and commitment to the music and her infectious joy and respect towards our patrons and staff makes her one of our favorites.

Jonny and Lauren Oughterson
Owners-Local Jonny’s Tavern and Cafe Cave Creek, AZ

It was a pleasure working with Sarah and her trio at our neighborhood Home Owners event. She delivered exactly the music we hoped for… tasteful, fun and memorable. Sarah’s heart, joy and respect for our community made for a successful afternoon for us!

Susan M.
Desert Diamond HOA Scottsdale, AZ

Our neighborhood fall block party/Toys for Tots drive was a huge success in large part because of Sarah’s band and the perfect music and neighborly spirit she brought to the event; one of the largest turnouts we’ve had, and Sarah and her band made the afternoon such fun.

Neil G.
HOA board member Troon Fairways Scottsdale, AZ

We receive many positive comments from our guests and diners about Sarah's music. She is the ultimate professional, sensitive to the room and delivers exactly what is required at the moment. She is also a valuable partner in managing our live music program drawing from her rich network of top end musicians in the Phoenix Valley. She has proven to be a valuable partner in our effort.

Ric Gordon
Managing Partner
Thompson 105 Woodfired Grill
Scottsdale, AZ

Sarah is always a joy and accommodating to work with. A staff favorite, she is warm-hearted, a wonderful musician and vocalist with a great repertoire that is a perfect fit for our patrons and guests anywhere on property.

Lisa Pennington
Lifestyle Director
Verde River Golf and Social Club
Scottsdale, AZ

Sarah's kindness and warm personality come through in her live performances. She makes every venue feel like the home of a good friend, and her repertoire easily covers multiple generations.

Emily Morris
Chautauqua Institution Chautauqua, NY

We have Sarah to thank for helping kick-start our live music program from the very opening of our restaurant. We are thankful for her professionalism, flexibility, and her seasoned ability as a singer-songwriter. Everyone always enjoyed listening to Sarah’s performances.

Matt Dinger
Truffle Honey Restaurant Mayville, NY

Our neighborhood fall block party/Toys for Tots drive was a huge success in large part because of Sarah’s band and the perfect music and neighborly spirit she brought to the event; one of the largest turnouts we’ve had, and Sarah and her band made the afternoon such fun.

Neil G.
HOA board member Troon Fairways Scottsdale, AZ

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✨ New Music Out Today! ✨

I’m beyond excited to share my brand-new original single, “The Distance.”

This is the fourth release in a series of originals I’ve been putting out over the summer, and it’s one that hits close to home.

What began as a deeply personal experience turned into something so many people could relate to, estrangement. 

Whether it’s with a family member, a friend, a colleague, or a past love, it’s something most of us face at some point. As we started to share this song, I realized how universal that feeling is. It struck a nerve, often bringing a quiet nod, a knowing smile, or even a tear.

I wrote “The Distance” with a hopeful, loving heart. It’s a reflective piece, not about blame, but about the resilience of connection and the possibility of healing. My hope is that it resonates with you, and maybe even with someone you choose to share it with.

#newsingle #originalmusic #originalmusic #singlerelease #releaseradar #sarahjamesmusic

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Headed back to Arizona this week after another incredible summer in Chautauqua! Feeling ready to be back in the desert 🌵

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Final performance here in Western NY State here at @theannex25 in Westfield, NY. ✨

Amazing Mother-Daughter team managed venue and lots of new friends! 🙏

Watch for my new single “The Distance” releasing 9/26!” 🎶

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My new single “The Distance” is set to release this month, very excited to share it with you all. Pre save link is in my Bio ✨🎶

#livemusic #newsingle #singlerelease #singlereleaseparty #originalmusic #songwriter

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Incredible weekend here in Chautauqua, Bonnie Raitt and Jimmy Vaughan (yes, Stevie Ray’s older brother) absolutely crushed it on Friday! Both such an inspiration. Keep going, folks. Just keep going. ✨

Bonnie moved the whole place to tears with her cover of John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery,” one of my all-time favorite songs to cover myself. Pure magic. 🎶

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Picture from Big Inlet Brewery this weekend. 🎶 My last appearance for the season at this iconic music-centric brew-pub in western New York State. 

A favorite of locals and the vibrant music community, it was a privilege to be here and meet so many wonderful people. See ya next summer! @biginletbrewing ✨

#chautauqua #chautauquacounty #chautauquainstitution #chautauquapark #biginletbrewing #sarahjames #livemusic

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