March at Dive Bar 2024 Newsletter & Happenings

Offroad Cadillac

Saturday, March 9th

Two-steppin’, Beer-drinkin’, Honky-tonkin’ country music!

Music from the heart of Missouri. Struggle, Strife, Addiction, Heartbreak, Love and a passion for music was the spark that produced Offroad Cadillac. Seasoned Musician and Singer, Paul Moreland, coming off a split from his previous band was lost. He found his way in the musical influences he grew up with. As a kid Paul split time between his Dad’s ranch in Shelbyville Missouri and his Mother’s home outside of Houston Texas. Growing up with a Cowboy for a Father he was introduced to Honkytonks and Honkytonk hero’s like Waylon Jennings, George Strait and Dwight Yoakam. These influences inspired the real country sound that would become Offroad Cadillac.

West End Junction

Friday, March 15th at 8pm

 West End Junction is a folk rock duo from St. Louis, MO, comprised of Cara Ristau (vocals, keyboard) and Dan Ristau (guitar). The pair met in 2014 in a south St. Louis apartment jam session through mutual friends. Unable to stay away from the music that brought them together, they created the name West End Junction in 2019. Their music, heavily influenced by folk, Americana, and indie country, has been described as “haunting” by Gesso Magazine and “ethereal” by Grateful Web. Lyricist Cara Ristau’s words often reflect themes around social justice and spiritualism with a particular focus on climate change. Known around St. Louis for their onstage chemistry, they play often at a variety of local venues including listening rooms, breweries, and farmer’s markets. 

Their first full length album, Out Here in the Plains, was released on March 23, 2023.  A year in the making, the album tells the story of Dan and Cara’s journeys throughout the Midwest and the political turmoil of current middle America. Dan and Cara, aided by producer Don Bailey, gathered a cast of the greatest musical talents in the St. Louis area to provide a colorful array of song styles and genres. The band has already begun work on their sophomore album, also recorded with Don Bailey at Big Finger Records.  It is set to be released sometime in early 2024.

We are making a true party of it this year with our St. Patrick’s Weekend celebration!  You can find shepherd’s pie as well as corned beef and cabbage features available for brunch, dinner and lunch on Friday, Saturday & Sunday!  We will also have live music and stay tuned for more FUN!

Easter Brunch has become a yearly tradition at Dive Bar!  Reservations are not necessary, and you can find some special brunch items like lamb on the menu.  Check out more on our website at www.DiveBarComo.com.  The whole family is welcome, and we’ll also have an Easter Egg Hunt on the back patio!