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).
In March, Bywater Call played their third Joe Bonamassa “Keeping the Blues Alive” cruise, featuring headliners Beth Hart and Los Lonely Boys. During the cruse, Bywater Call played multiple sets and shared the stage with the likes of Tommy Emmanual, Ruthie Foster, D.K. Harrell, Lachy Doley, and many more.
Bywater Call was nominated for the “2025 UK Blues Award” for “International Blues Artist of the Year” for the third consecutive year, alongside artists including Beth Hart and Walter Trout. The band has also received multiple Independent “Blues and Canadian Maple Blues Award” nominations including “Entertainer,” “Electric Act,” and “Best Female Vocalist” at the 2024 Awards Season.
In 2025, they played the Netherland’s BOSPOP Festival alongside the likes of the Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Marcus King, and Blackberry Smoke.