BYWATER CALL * BROKEN SOUVENIRS *
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 2025, Bywater Call was UK Blues Award nominated for International Blues Artist of the year alongside winners Larkin Poe, after having toured extensively in Europe. This year, the band has been short-listed into the top 20 for the same award among many notables in the genre including Larkin Poe, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Beth Hart, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Samantha Fish, Bobby Rush and other notables in the genre.
The band’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 the human experience, incorporating influences from the likes of The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly and the Family Stone, among others. Artist Website.
‘Broken Souvenirs’ is an album that grows on you with every listen. It combines superb songwriting with sophisticated arrangements and an emotional honesty that is rare these days. The band eschews cheap thrills or technical bravado in favor of authentic music where every note carries meaning. Meghan Parnell confirms her status as one of the most impressive vocalists in the modern blues and soul scene, while Dave Barnes and the rest of the band demonstrate just how tight their interplay has become. The result is a record that will appeal to fans of blues, soul, Americana, and classic roots rock alike. With ‘Broken Souvenirs’, Bywater Call delivers not only the strongest album of their career but also one of the most compelling roots releases of the year. This is music that doesn’t clamor for attention but slowly gets under your skin and stays with you long after the last note fades. (9/10) – Concert Monkey
“Dave Barnes’ incredible, emotive slide guitar work beautifully, complements Meghan Parnell’s pristine vocal articulations, turning the band’s carefully crafted arrangements into melodic roots-rock masterpieces. Broken Souvenirs is an album of intense, poignant performances, superb musical chemistry, and staggering vocal prowess from Meghan Parnell.” – Raw Ramp, 5-Stars
“Bywater Call showcase their greatest asset on this fourth studio album: a dynamic, powerful chemistry among seven musicians who possess an innate ability to generate compelling musical energy. With Broken Souvenirs, the band steps outside its comfort zone, displaying captivating stylistic versatility.” – Buscaredo Magazine
Info : https://bywatercall.com
Note:
BYWATER CALL aparece en SENTIR EL BLUES TIME! en diferentes ocasiones !! una de ellas refleja el paso por nuestra ciudad hace ya algunos años , por si queréis recordarla , aquí la tenéis :
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