“Sarah Slaton is a songwriter that expresses pathos both poignant and relatable” (Denver Westword) . An Arkansas native, Slaton learned to play guitar in the shadow of the Ozarks before heading West to Denver where they founded and fronted the Colorado trio, Edison, recognized for their tireless touring efforts. With a relentless DIY approach, Edison signed with Rhyme & Reason Records and released their debut LP, Familiar Spirit, to critical acclaim. The band found themselves on the road opening for Iron & Wine, in addition to local support dates for Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats, The Revivalists, and Shakey Graves.
Slaton’s first solo single, "Dance In The Sun", released in 2019, along with a Kind Dub collaboration track, “Limited Time”. The Colorado Sound listeners also named Slaton as one of the "Top 20 Colorado Artists of All Time" alongside Nathaniel Rateliff, Gregory Alan Isakov, and The Lumineers. “Time To Go (Live from Stone Cottage Sessions)” was released in October 2020 as an homage to days on the road and a rally cry to support the “Save Our Stages” movement. "Get Up" (December 2020) was recorded at The Blasting Room where the track hits like a hurricane with anthemic guitars and vocals that echo sounds from acts like Phoebe Bridgers, Of Monsters and Men, and Modest Mouse.
In early 2021 a new moniker was adopted, Sarah Slaton & The Great Perhaps. The band is comprised of Slaton and their wife, Sarah Joelle (keys), along with Matt Fink (drums), Ryan Gombeski (lead guitar), and Ben Jankowski (bass). Friend and frequent guest, Lief Sjostrom, can often be seen sitting in on the cello.
“Francois Rabelais. He was a poet. And his last words were "I go to seek a Great Perhaps." That's why I'm going. So I don't have to wait until I die to start seeking a Great Perhaps.” - John Greene, Looking For Alaska