Bywater Call | Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Bywater Call takes the stage at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM, bringing their powerhouse Southern soul and roots rock sound to the venue. This seven-piece band from Toronto, Canada is known for emotionally charged performances and rich, layered arrangements.
The group features Meghan Parnell on vocals, Dave Barnes on guitar, Bruce McCarthy on drums, Mike Meusel on bass, John Kervin on keys, Stephen Dyte on trumpet, and Julian Nalli on tenor sax. Together, they create a dynamic live experience that moves easily from gritty blues to soaring, soulful melodies.
Bywater Call has earned multiple Independent Blues and Maple Blues Award nominations, including Entertainer, Electric Act, and Best Female Vocalist for the 2024 awards season. Their tours across Europe have drawn praise from Dutch, German, and UK media, with Meghan frequently highlighted as one of the standout female voices in contemporary blues and roots music.
