Today, July 29h critically acclaimed Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call returns with its most adventurous studio album to date, 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 29th.
Tickets for all UK shows are available from The Gig Cartel, Gigantic, & Bywater Call.
The album is available on all streaming platforms via https://linktr.ee/bywatercall and for purchase HERE.
To celebrate the release of the new album, Bywater call will release the focus track single “Way To Go” which is accompanied by an official music video that can be viewed on YouTube HERE.
“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 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 29th. 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.
Broken Souvenirs: 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. “Yardsale”
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 Jan 2027 | Faversham, UK – The Old Brewery Store – Tickets
28 Jan 2027 | Southampton, UK – The Brook – Tickets
29 Jan 2027 | Porthcawl, UK – Planet Rock Winter’s End – Tickets
30 Jan 2027 | Exeter, UK – Phoenix – Tickets
31 Jan 2027 | Sheffield, UK – Yellow Arch – Tickets
1 Feb 2027 | Milton Keynes – The Stables – Tickets
2 Feb 2027 | York, UK – Crescent – Tickets
3 Feb 2027 | Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor – Tickets
4 Feb 2027 | Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall – Tickets
5 Feb 2027 | London, UK – 100 Club – Tickets
6 Feb 2027 | Norwich, UK – Waterfront – Tickets
7 Feb 2027 | Newcastle – Anarchy Brewery – Tickets
Tickets: www.bywatercall.com
**More dates to be announced
U.S. / CANADA 2026
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
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Bywater Call is a seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock band renowned for its powerful live performances, genre-defying songwriting, and exceptional musicianship. Led by vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitarist Dave Barnes, it has built an international following through relentless touring. Rounded out by musicians Bruce McCarthy, Mike Meusel, Andrew Moljgun, Stephen Dyte, and Julian Nalli, the band performed more than 130 shows across 11 countries in 2025 alone.
Bywater Call has earned three consecutive nominations for International Blues Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, as well as multiple Independent Blues and Canadian Maple Blues Award nominations. The band has performed at major international festivals and events, including three appearances aboard Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive cruise, and has shared stages with acts like The Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Marcus King, Blackberry Smoke, Whitehorse, and Tom Cochrane. Parnell has also been invited to perform alongside acclaimed pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph.
Bywater Call’s 2024 studio album Shepherd was named Classic Rock’s Blues Album of the Year, while Parnell and Barnes were featured on the cover of Blues in Britain in January 2025. The band’s 2025 live album Sunshine earned widespread critical acclaim, further cementing its reputation as one of today’s most compelling live acts. Drawing inspiration from The Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly & The Family Stone and The Wood Brothers, Bywater Call continues to captivate audiences with a signature sound that seamlessly blends soul, blues, rock, Americana and R&B into something unmistakably their own.
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