Single I Bywater Call – Only
“Only” is a throwback to the timeless soul anthems of the 60’s and 70’s. Featuring Meghan Parnell’s signature smokey vocals and a smooth, slow groove, this losing-of-love song is a heartfelt plea to remain together, while attempting to downplay the pain of breaking up.
The emotional melody, accompanied by the rich background vocals of Joanna Mohammed (Aphrose) and Claire Davis, captures perfectly the feeling of loving more than being loved. Reminiscent of the classic artists of the genre, “Only” is infused with modern influences such as Adele and Amy Winehouse.
“Only” is a simple, yet emotionally powerful tune, says guitarist and co-writer Dave Barnes. “It shows off a sweet, softer side of Meg’s usual powerhouse vocals.”
Often transcending genres, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic, emotional live shows, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members.
In their August 2024 issue, Classic Rock made Bywater Call’s 2024 album Shepherd their “Blues Album of the Month” and said it was “an inventive and uncommonly catchy record,” and added, “the sense of a band on the brink is unmistakable.” The album won “Top Blues Album of the Year” in the magazine’s year-end round-up.

In early 2025 Bywater Call received a nomination at the UK Blues Awards for “International Act of the Year” for the second year in a row.
“This seven-piece powerhouse outfit proves with this astonishing display of joy, energy and camaraderie that they are without a doubt one of the most exciting bands of the moment.” – Bluestown Music
The single is available on all streaming platforms via – https://linktr.ee/bywatercall
Website: https://bywatercall.com/
The band will be on tour throughout Europe, the USA and Canada in 2026.
EUROPE
14-May | Dudenhofen Germany | Kulturverein Dudenhofen
15-May | Rimsting Germany | Feuerwehrhaus
16-May | Affalter Germany | Zur Linde
17-May | Regensburg Germany | VAZ Pfarrheim
19-May | Norderstedt Germany | Music Star
20-May | Bremen Germany | Meisenfrei
21-May | Werchter Belgium | Blue Rooster
22-May | Weert Netherlands | De Bosuil
23-May | Unna Germany | Lindenbrauerei
24-May | Raalte Netherlands | Ribs & Blues Festival
27-May | Verviers Belgium | Spirit of 66
28-May | Krefeld Germany | Kulturrampe
29-May | Haarlem Netherlands | Patronaat
30-May | Tilburg Netherlands | Heyhoef
31-May | Aalten Netherlands| LSA Music
2-Jun | Arnstadt Germany | Kulisse
3-Jun | Aschaffenburg Germany| Colos-Saal
4-Jun | Köln Germany | Die Kantine / Freideck
5-Jun | Luxemburg Luxemburg | Blues Club
6-Jun | Riotord France | Climax Club Legend
7-Jun | Le Thor France | Sonograf
9-Jun | Chambery France | Brin de Zinc
13-Jun | Penmarch France | God Save The Kouign Festival

