On Wednesday, July 29^th critically acclaimed Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call returns with its most adventurous studio album to date (review here), supported by an extensive international tour.

Due to popular demand, two new dates have been added to Bywater Call’s January and February 2027 UK Tour, as well as a headlining performance at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End Festival on Friday January 29^th.

Tickets for all UK shows are available from The Gig Cartel, Gigantic, & Bywater Call.

The album is available on all streaming platforms here and for purchase here.

To celebrate the release of the new album, Bywater Call have released the focus track single ‘Way To Go‘ which is accompanied by an official music video.

‘Way To Go‘ serves as the project’s focus track. Anchored by themes of self-determination and quiet resilience, the song pairs Bywater Call’s soulful musicianship with a powerful reminder that sometimes the only path forward is the one you choose for yourself.

Following the critical success of their previous album ‘Shepherd‘ (review here) and a year that included more than 130 performances across 11 countries, acclaimed Canadian Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call are set to release its new studio album, ‘Broken Souvenirs‘, worldwide on Wednesday, July 29^th. The 11-track collection expands the ensemble’s musical palette while staying true to the heartfelt storytelling and electrifying musicianship that have become its signature.

Comprised of Meghan Parnell (lead vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums and percussion), Mike Meusel (bass), Andrew Moljgun (keyboards), Stephen Dyte (trumpet and valve trombone), and Julian Nalli (saxophone), Bywater Call continues to redefine expectations of what a modern roots band can be.

On ‘Broken Souvenirs‘, the group once again proves that its greatest strength lies not in fitting neatly within a single genre, but in creating music that connects through authenticity and emotional depth.

Renowned for transcending genre boundaries, Bywater Call has earned an international reputation for emotionally charged live performances fueled by Parnell’s commanding vocals and the dynamic interplay of all seven musicians. As the band continues its upward trajectory, it also celebrates its third consecutive nomination for International Act of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, further solidifying its place among today’s most exciting voices in modern roots music.

Produced by Barnes and Patric McGroarty, ‘Broken Souvenirs‘ captures a band confidently embracing creative evolution. Recorded at Palace Studios in Toronto, the album seamlessly blends vintage soul, blues, contemporary R&B, roots rock and Americana, drawing inspiration from acts such as Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes, Amy Winehouse, Shakey Graves and The Black Crowes while forging a sound unmistakably its own.

Fans have already gotten a taste of ‘Broken Souvenirs‘ through the previously released singles ‘Hold Me Down‘,’Ain’t No Friend Of Mine‘, ‘Only‘, ‘How Long‘, ‘No One Else‘, and the latest release, ‘Way To Go‘ Together, the songs offer a compelling preview of the album that shifts from feel-good retro soul and intimate acoustic ballads to horn-driven grooves, blues-rock anthems and cinematic contemporary soul.

Throughout ‘Broken Souvenirs‘, Bywater Call explores themes of perseverance, vulnerability, identity, resilience, and human connection. ‘Is This Thing On?‘ offers an intimate look at the emotional realities of life as a touring musician, while the tracks ‘Way To Go‘, ‘Clutter‘, ‘Sally‘, and ‘Yardsale‘ showcase the band’s ability to pair deeply personal storytelling with memorable melodies and powerful performances. Elsewhere, infectious songs ‘No One Else‘, ‘Only‘, and ‘Hold Me Down‘ demonstrate the group’s gift for crafting groove-driven songs that balance vintage influences with a fresh, modern perspective.

The new collection arrives on the heels of widespread acclaim for Bywater Call’s previous releases. Classic Rock magazine named the band’s 2024 album ‘Shepherd‘ its Blues Album of the Month, praising it as “an inventive and uncommonly catchy record” with “the sense of a band on the brink.” The publication later selected ‘Shepherd‘ as its Blues Album of the Year. The group’s 2025 live album, ‘Sunshine‘, also earned praise from critics for capturing its celebrated onstage energy.

To support ‘Broken Souvenirs’ release, Bywater Call will embark on an extensive international tour spanning North America throughout 2026 before heading to Europe and the United Kingdom in early 2027. The itinerary includes headline performances, major festival appearances and select support dates with Blackberry Smoke and Joanne Shaw Taylor.

Track Listing

1. Hold Me Down
2. Is This Thing On
3. No One Else
4. Only
5. Way To Go
6. So Far
7. Clutter
8. Sally
9. How Long
10. Ain’t No Friend Of Mine
11. Yard Sale

Renowned for transcending genre boundaries, Bywater Call has built a reputation for electrifying, emotionally charged live performances driven by powerhouse vocals and thrilling interplay between all seven band members. In early 2026, the band earned their third consecutive UK Blues Awards nomination for “International Act of the Year”, following previous nominations in 2025 and 2024.

Bywater Call 2026 & 2027 Tour Dates:

2027 UK Tour

27^th Jan 2027 | Faversham, UK – The Old Brewery Store
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28^th January 2027 | Southampton, UK – The Brook
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30^th January 2027 | Exeter, UK – Phoenix
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31^st Jananuary 2027 | Sheffield, UK – Yellow Arch
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1^st February 2027 | Milton Keynes – The Stables
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2^nd February 2027 | York, UK – Crescent
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3^th February 2027 | Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor
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4^th February 2027 | Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
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5^th February 2027 | London, UK – 100 Club
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6^th February 2027 | Norwich, UK – Waterfront
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7^th February 2027 | Newcastle – Anarchy Brewery
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**More dates to be announced

U.S. / Canada 2026
Jun 27 Winter Park, CO, USA – Blues from the Top
Jun 30 Ridgefield, CT, USA – CHIRP 2026
Jul 1 Londonderry, NH, USA – Concerts on the Common
Jul 2 Saratoga Springs, NY, USA – The Parting Glass
Jul 3 Hawley, PA, USA – Harmony in the Woods
Jul 7 Gravenhurst, ON, Canada – Peter’s Players Cruise
Jul 8 Mont Tremblant, QC, Canada – Mont Tremblant International Blues Festival
Jul 11 Kincardine, ON, Canada – Lighthouse Blues Festival
*Jul 12 Sherman, NY, USA – Pine Junction
*Jul 13 Warrendale, PA, USA – Jergel’s
Jul 14 Columbia, MD, USA – Collective Encore
*Jul 15 Ardmore, PA, USA – Ardmore Hall
Jul 17 Moscow, ID, USA – Rendezvous in the Park
Jul 18 Nine Mile Falls, WA, USA – Live at Andres
Jul 19 Winthrop. WA, USA – Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival
Jul 23 Thomas, WV, USA – Purple Fiddle
Jul 24 Lawrenceburg, IN, USA – Whiskey City’s Liberty Theatre
Jul 25 Waterville, OH, USA – Blues, Brews & Brats
Jul 30 Terre Haute, IN, USA – Terre Haute Brewing
^Jul 31 Des Plaines, IL, USA – Rivers Casino
Aug 1 Erie, PA, USA – Erie Jazz & Blues Festival
Aug 13 Saranac Lake, NY, USA – The Waterhole
Aug 14  Putney, VT, USA – Bandwagon Series
Aug 15 New York, NY, USA – Hudson River Blues Festival
Aug 16 Homer, NY, USA – Homer Centre for the Arts
Aug 17 Lima, NY, USA – Fanatics
Aug 21 Dayton, OH, USA – Levitt Pavillion
Aug 22 Westland, MI, USA – Token Lounge
Aug 24 Evanston, IL, USA – SPACE
Aug 26 Lincoln, NE, USA – Zoo Bar
Aug 27 Omaha, NE, USA – The B. Bar
Aug 28 Paola, KS, USA – Paola Roots Festival
Aug 29 West Plaines, MO, USA – Shenanigan’s
Aug 30 Evansville, IN, USA – Mojo’s Boneyard
Sep 3 St Catharine’s, ON, Canada – Warehouse Concert Hall
Sep 5 Midland, ON, Canada – Midland Cultural Centre
Sep 6 Etwell, ON, Canada – Etwell Concert Series
Sep 12 Hamilton, ON, Canada – Mills Hardware
Sep 13 Guelph, ON, Canada – Sonic Hall
^Sep 15 Ottawa, ON, Canada – History
Sep 16 Fredericton, NB, Canada – Harvest Music Festival
Sep 23 Burlington, VT, USA – Higher Ground
Sep 24 Belleville, ON, Canada – Southside Productions
Sep 25 Palmer Rapids, ON, Canada – Highlands Festival
Sep 27 Morrisburg, ON, Canada – Harmony Concerts
Oct 13 Scarborough, ME, USA – Brickhouse
Oct 14 Portsmouth, NH, USA – Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues~
Oct 15 Northampton, MA, USA – Iron Horse
Oct 16 Plymouth, MA, USA – Spire Centre
Oct 17 Shirley, MA, USA – Bull Run
Oct 18 Pawling, NY, USA – Daryl’s House
Oct 20 New York, NY, USA – Bleeker Bell
Oct 21 Sellersville, PA, USA – Sellersville Theatre
Oct 22 Elkton, MD, USA – Elkton Music Hall
Oct 23 Jim Thorpe, PA, USA – Mauch Chunk Opera House
#Oct 28 Albuquerque, NM, USA – KiMo Theatre
#Oct 29 Flagstaff, AZ, USA – Orpheum Theatre
#Oct 30 Phoenix, AZ, USA – Celebrity Theatre
#Nov 1 Tucson, AZ, USA – Rialto Theatre
#Nov 3 Grand Junction, CO, USA – Mesa Theatre
#Nov 5 Colorado Springs, CO, USA – Phil Long Music Hall
#Nov 6 Ft Collins, CO, USA – Aggie Theatre
#Nov 7 Boulder, CO, USA – Boulder Theatre
Nov 20 Westport, ON, Canada – Cove Inn

*Supporting Robert Jon & The Wreck
^Supporting Blackberry Smoke
#Supporting Joanne Shaw Taylor

EU / U.K. 2026
22 Jan 2027 | Den Haag, NL – Paard
23 Jan 2027 | Utrecht, NL – Tivoli
24 Jan 2027 | Bonn, DE – Harmonie
27 Jan 2027 | Faversham, UK – The Old Brewery Store
28 Jan 2027 | Southampton, UK – The Brook
30 Jan 2027 | Exeter, UK – Phoenix
31 Jan 2027 | Sheffield, UK – Yellow Arch
1 Feb 2027 | Milton Keyes, UK – The Stables
2 Feb 2027 | York, UK – The Crescent
3 Feb 2027 | Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor
4 Feb 2027 | Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
5 Feb 2027 | London, UK – The 100 Club
6 Feb 2027 | Norwich, UK – Waterfront
7 Feb 2027 | Newcastle, UK – Anarchy Brewery

U.S. 2027
Apr 10 | Tampa Bay, FL, USA – Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Apr 11 | Miramar Beach, FL, USA – Soundwave Festival

About Bywater Call

Meghan Parnell (vocals) and Dave Barnes (guitar) are the founding members of Bywater Call, a powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock band from Toronto, Canada. The band also features Bruce McCarthy (drums), Mike Meusel (bass), John Kervin (keyboards), Stephen Dyte (trumpet), and Julian Nalli (tenor sax).

Bywater Call has received multiple Independent Blues and Maple Blues Award nominations including Entertainer, Electric Act and Best Female Vocalist for the 2024 Awards Season. They have toured extensively in Europe where shows have been praised by Dutch, German, and UK media, with references to Meghan as one of the best female voices in blues and roots today.

In August 2023, the band participated in Joe Bonamassa’s third Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean Cruise alongside headliners Blackberry Smoke and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.  They were invited to perform at the All-Star Jam on the mainstage with Bonamassa himself. Guitarist Dave Barnes was also asked to join legendary blues artist Jimmy Vivino (Conan O’Brien’s Basic Cable Band) on stage.

Bywater Call have commanded festival stages in Canada and around the world, often referred to as the “find of the fest”. In May of 2023, they opened for Canadian Award-winning band Whitehorse at the inaugural Smokestack Music Festival in Hamilton, Ontario. In July, Meghan joined renowned pedal-steel guitarist Robert Randolph on stage at his request, at the Briggs Farm Festival in Nescopeck, PA.

On October 24, 2023, Bywater performed a live stream performance on the German TV show and festival Rockpalast.

In 2023, the band played a total of 96 shows in 10 countries, 89 Cities, 19 US States and 3 Canadian Provinces.  This is not including a month-long duo tour in Europe and the UK where Meghan and Dave opened for Southern California rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck, who have recently partnered with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.

Line-up:

Meghan Parnell – Vocals

Dave Barnes – Guitars

Mike Meusel – Bass

Bruce McCarthy – Drums

Andrew Molgun – Keyboards

Julian Nalli – Saxophone

Stephen Dyte – Trumpet

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