Bywater Call

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, John Kervin (keys), Stephen Dyte (trumpet) and Julian Nalli (tenor sax).In 2024, 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 bands music is an exploration of lifes 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.

- Main Box Office: (847) 492-8862
- Administrative Office: (847) 492-8061

- Located at main box office entrance
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Available 1 hour before performance start time
- Tickets can be held up to 30 minutes before show time

- Street parking available on Chicago Avenue
- Nearby public parking lots within 2 blocks
- Limited on-site parking
- Metered street parking zones

- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seating available
- Accessible restrooms
- Front row accommodations
- Elevator access to all levels

- No outside food or drinks
- No smoking inside venue
- Valid ticket required for entry
- Late seating during performance intervals
- Professional photography/recording prohibited

- Ages 12 and above generally permitted
- Children under 12 require adult supervision
- Some performances may have specific age restrictions
- Infant/lap policies vary by event type