Toronto-based Southern Rock & Soul - 2021 Independent Blues Award nominee The band will release their sophomore album late 2021.
“There may be quite a number of bands these days trying to mine this particular rock-blues-soul furrow, but Bywater Call are one of the best.” - Steve Pilkington, Velvet Thunder
“Canadian band Bywater Call are armed and dangerous… with the sparkling gems of Meghan’s vocals and Dave’s guitar contributions on show, this album is so damned self assured and pretty special.” - Simon Redley, Music Republic Magazine UK
“Bywater Call will be among the best new bands of the decade” - Nathalie Leblond, Blues Quebec
Bywater Call was formed by singer Meghan Parnell and guitar player Dave Barnes. Bruce McCarthy/ drums, Mike Meusel/ Bass, Alan Zemaitis/ Keys, Stephen Dyte/ Trumpet and Julian Nalli/ Tenor Sax.
Yep a fine band live ❤ i saw them for the first time at spirit of 66 belguim ❤ they definitely impress ❤ looking forward to to catching 2 shows on the uk legs of the band European tour
Bywater Call is currently the best new North American band touring. Vanessa and I plan on catching them in Manchester in a couple of weeks. Jeff Davis Omaha
saw them last night and let me say this band is worth the time and money... somewhere between Blues and Southern (Canada) Rock, from Toronto like if the Black Crowes added a brass line and Pat Benatar as a lead singer, and just awesome live.
I'm so happy for Bruce and Mike who used to play in my band. They're such fine and full package musicians and respectful men with no shortcomings in their technique and feel. It's a joy to listen to them and watch them play. They must be a great asset to this great band. Good luck to all.