Bywater Call

Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members. A powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock outfit from Toronto, Canada; the band is comprised of Meghan Parnell (vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums), Mike Meusel (bass), newest member, Andrew Moljgun (keys), Stephen Dyte (trumpet) and Julian Nalli (tenor sax). Bywater Call is steadily building a reputation as one of best up-and-coming bands in the market today. Their live performances paired with an ever-growing catalog of recorded music, is establishing their fanbase globally. With praises from other artists, media, and music fans alike, Bywater Call is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Recently, Bywater Call played their second Joe Bonamassa “Keeping the Blues Alive” (KTBA) cruise, featuring headliners Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Larkin Poe. In 2025, they played the Netherland’s BOSPOP festival alongside the likes of the Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Marcus King and Blackberry Smoke, and others. Bywater Call’s music is an exploration of life’s highs and lows. From intimate ballads that lay bare the complexities of human emotion to electrifying anthems that demand to be played at full volume, their catalogue is a journey through human experience, featuring influences from the likes of The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly and the Family Stone, and many more.