On Friday, August 22^nd, Canadian Roots, Rock, and Soul band Bywater Call will release their highly anticipated live album ‘Sunshine‘. The album is available on CD and vinyl here and on all major streaming platforms here.

On the same day, the band release the focus track ‘Sign of Peace (Live)‘. 

‘Sunshine‘ is Bywater Call’s first live album. It features a mix of newly released music, including the cover of the Stephen Stills classic ‘Love The One You’re With‘ and the funky new original title-track ‘Sunshine‘ (previously released as a single in May 2025), plus fan favourites ‘As If‘, ‘Sign of Peace‘, and ‘Everybody Knows‘ from 2024’s ‘Shepherd‘ album (review here), and ‘Bring Me Down‘ taken from their 2019 eponymous debut album.

The highly anticipated live album is an epic, energetic revelation for the uninitiated, and a perfect snapshot as to why Bywater Call win new fans across the globe.

“It’s hard to explain what we do live to those who haven’t been there” says lead singer Meghan Parnell. “There is an energy within the band and between us and the audience that kind of carries you away.”

Continues Meghan, “It’s never a straight playdown of the studio recordings, but instead it’s an expansion and experimentation for those ideas. There are moments in the show that will be completely different every night, even if the set list is the same. I think we’ve really managed to capture the essence of this on ‘Sunshine‘.”

Songs feature extended jams, fiery solos, and haunting introductions from shows in Toronto, Canada, Woodstock, New York, USA and Newbury, UK.

The live performances feature the extraordinary talents of Dave Barnes (guitar, slide), Mike Meusel (bass), Bruce McCarthy (drums), John Kervin (keyboards), Julian Nalli (sax), and Stephen Dyte (trumpet).

Together, the band command the innate ability to improvise, innovate and play off each other, while highlighting the gritty, dynamic, and emotive vocals of lead singer Meghan Parnell. It is a true reflection of the heart and sweat poured out on stage every night. The live album was recorded and mixed by drummer Bruce McCarthy and mastered by Kristian Montano (Montano Mastering).

“Nothing approaches the absolute joy of watching this band from the crowded comfort of a noisy club. Meghan is without question up there with the all-time great vocalists!
One hell of a performance.” – R’N’R Magazine

“A musical experience that will stay with you forever. With expert craftsmanship, stylistic versatility, and an emotionality that gets under your skin. One of the strongest live bands around.” – JazzandRock.com

“You may not know what you’ll hear on any given night, but you are guaranteed to have more than a memorable experience and to be dazzled by some stellar musicianship.”  – Great Dark Wonder

Tracklist:

1. Sunshine (4:39)
   Recorded at Arlington Arts, Newbury, UK
2. Bring Me Down (9:52)
   Recorded at Colony, Woodstock, NY, USA
3. As If (6:49)
   Recorded at Colony, Woodstock, NY, USA
4. Love the One You’re With (10:03)
   Recorded at The Rivoli, Toronto, Canada
5. Sign of Peace (6:31)
   Recorded at The Rivoli, Toronto, Canada
6. Everybody Knows (8:04)
   Recorded at The Rivoli, Toronto, Canada

Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members.

In their August 2024 issue, Classic Rock Magazine made Bywater Call’s 2024 album ‘Shepherd‘ their “Blues Album of the Month”, and said it was “an inventive and uncommonly catchy record,” and added, “the sense of a band on the brink is unmistakable.” The album was also selected as the “Top Blues Album of the Year” in the magazine’s year-end round-up.

In November 2025, they will headline their third UK tour and play Planet Rock’s Planet Rockstock Festival in Wales on 27^th November. Tickets are available at The Gig Cartel and Bywater Call.

Planet Rock & The Gig Cartel Present:

Bywater Call – November 2025 UK Tour