BYWATER CALL ANNOUNCE LAURA EVANS
AS SPECIAL GUEST ON 2027 UK TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE GIG CARTEL,
BYWATER CALL AND LAURA EVANS
"Bywater Call has established itself as a must-see act … rousing vocals, powerhouse rhythms,
terrific slide work and the punch delivered by the horns" – Blues Matters
Following their recent free livestream concert, critically acclaimed Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call, are pleased to announce that British vocalist and singer song writer Laura Evans will be special guest on their January and February 2027 UK tour.
Tickets for Bywater Call’s UK tour are available from The Gig Cartel, Bywater Call, and Laura Evans.
The 10-date UK tour kicks off on January 28, 2027, at The Brook in Southampton.
It has been a standout year for Laura Evans who is an artist standing out amongst the crowd with her effortless blend of Blues, Rock & Soul. Her album releases have now reached over 2 million Spotify streams She has graced the cover of the 'Nu Blue' playlist and receives continued support from Cerys Mathews at BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Wales.
Laura Evans. Photo Credit: © Blackham Images
Laura had a busy touring schedule in 2024 & 2025 fresh from sell out shows on her UK tour, followed by an 11-date European tour across the Netherlands, Germany & France. Her live performances are described as a girl who is the ‘real deal’ and Classic Rock Magazine compares her to Stevie Nicks jamming with Blackberry Smoke, embracing notes of Americana, pop and bluesy rock and roll.
Bywater Call is 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). The groundbreaking band continues, to redefine expectations of what a modern roots band can be.
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.
"This seven-piece powerhouse outfit proves they are without a doubt one of the most exciting bands of the moment."
- Bluestown Music
"Meghan Parnell, alluring and seductive in her gestures, and with a voice that could bring down the walls of Jericho, even without a microphone."
- El Independiente de Granada
Photo Credit: © Ed Rode
2027 UK TOUR
Special Guest - Laura Evans
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE GIG CARTEL,
BYWATER CALL AND LAURA EVANS
27 Jan 2027 | Faversham, The Old Brewery Store
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28 Jan 2027 | Southampton, The Brook
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30 Jan 2027 | Exeter, Phoenix
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31 Jan 2027 | Sheffield, Yellow Arch
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1 Feb 2027 | Milton Keynes, Stables
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2 Feb 2027 | York, The Crescent
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3 Feb 2027 | Glasgow,Oran Mor
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4 Feb 2027 | Manchester, Band on the Wall
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5 Feb 2027 | London, 100 Club
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6 Feb 2027 | Norwich, Waterfront
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7 Feb 2027 | Newcastle, Anarchy Brewery
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2026 TOUR DATES
Tickets: www.bywatercall.com
Oct 20 New York, NY, USA – The Iridium
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 25 St Louis, MO, USA – Old Rock House
Oct 26 Joplin, MO, USA – Coda Concert House
#Oct 28 Albuquerque, NM, USA – KiMo Theatre
#Oct 29 Flagstaff, AZ, USA – Orpheum Theatre
#Oct 30 Phoenix, AZ, USA – Celebrity Theatre
Oct 31 Flagstaff, AZ, USA – Fairweather Social Club
#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 9 Sioux City, IA, USA – Vangarde Arts
Nov 20 Westport, ON, Can – Cove Inn
Dec 3 Toronto, ON, Can – The Horsehoe Tavern
Dec 5 Sarnia, ON, Can – Rüster
#Supporting Joanne Shaw Taylor
EU / U.K. 2027
Tickets: www.bywatercall.com
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
29 Jan 2027 | Porthcawl, UK – Planet Rock Winter’s End
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
Tickets: www.bywatercall.com
Feb 21-25 | Miami, FL, USA – Rock Legends Cruise
Feb 26 | Boca Raton, FL, USA – The Funky Biscuit
Feb 27 | Vero Beach, FL, USA – Vero Beach Blues Festival
Apr 10 | Tampa Bay, FL, USA – Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Apr 11 | Miramar Beach, FL, USA – Soundwave Festival
September 8-12 | Las Vegas, NV, USA – Big Blues Bender
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.
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 Blackberry Smoke, Marcus King, The Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, 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 ClassicRock’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.