Bywater Call

Bywater Call is a dynamic seven-piece band from Toronto, Canada, known for blending Southern soul, roots rock, blues, and roots music. Founded in 2017 by powerhouse vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitar player Dave Barnes, the group includes a tight lineup featuring trumpet, saxophone, keys, bass, and drums. Their music channels the spirit of legends like The Band, Otis Redding, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band, with Meghan’s soulful vocals often compared to Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. Bywater Call has built a strong reputation for their energy-filled live shows and tight musicianship, touring extensively across Europe, the US, and Canada, playing festivals and sharing stages with renowned artists such as Joe Bonamassa and Robert Randolph.

Their 2024 album, *Shepherd*, showcases ten original songs that mix intimate ballads with electrifying, Southern hard-rocking anthems. The band’s sound is powered by Dave Barnes’ slide guitar and Meghan’s emotionally charged singing, capturing a range of feelings and stories in their lyrics. The group has received multiple nominations for blues and roots music awards, cementing their place in the contemporary blues scene as a "find of the fest" at festivals worldwide. Their vibrant performances and authentic songwriting continue to win them fans and critical acclaim internationally.

Genres

Blues Rock

Modern Blues

Blues

Roots Rock

Soul Blues

Southern Rock

R&b

Rock

Soul

Jazz

Funk

Americana

Southern Soul

Related Artists

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Joe Bonamassa

Blackberry Smoke

Larkin Poe

The Lumineers

Vance Joy

Bon Iver

Lukas Graham

Mt. Joy

Gregory Alan Isakov

Sufjan Stevens

Caamp

Latest Release

Hold Me Down

Bywater Call

Single - Released September 24, 2025