Meghan Parnell (vocals) and Dave Barnes (guitar) spearhead Bywater Call, a dynamic seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock powerhouse from Toronto, Canada. The band boasts a formidable lineup composed of Bruce McCarthy on drums, Mike Meusel on bass, the newest addition, John Kervin on keys, Stephen Dyte on trumpet, and Julian Nalli on tenor saxophone.
Bywater Call's accolades include multiple nominations for Independent Blues and Maple Blues Awards, spanning categories such as Entertainer, Electric Act, and Best Female Vocalist for the 2024 Awards Season. Their electrifying performances have garnered widespread acclaim across Europe, with Dutch, German, and UK media hailing Meghan as one of the premier female voices in blues and roots music today.
In August 2023, the band made waves aboard Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean Cruise, sharing the stage with headliners Blackberry Smoke and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. Guitarist Dave Barnes also had the honor of joining blues legend Jimmy Vivino on stage during the cruise. Their festival appearances worldwide have consistently left audiences in awe, earning them the reputation as the "find of the fest."
Bywater Call's music is a rich tapestry of life's triumphs and tribulations. From soul-baring ballads to electrifying anthems, their repertoire draws from diverse influences, including The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, and Sly and the Family Stone. With 96 shows in 10 countries, 89 cities, 19 US states, and 3 Canadian provinces in 2023 alone, Bywater Call's dedication to their craft knows no bounds.
Join Bywater Call on a musical journey that explores the depths of human emotion and celebrates the essence of soul and roots rock.