West End Junction is a folk rock duo from St. Louis, MO, comprised of Cara Ristau (vocals, keyboard) and Dan Ristau (guitar). 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.
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 journey’s 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 latest single off of the album, a folk waltz cover of Rob Zombie’s Dragula, can be found on all major streaming platforms.