Water Shrews

Water Shrews is a free music improvisational band. Originating as a duo featuring Emmet Martin on electronics, clarinet, tapes, twigs, leaves, and vocals and Skyler Pia on piano, guitar, synth, contact mic, and EBow, it became a trio with the addition of Morgan O’Sullivan on synth. As an ensemble (and sometimes known as the Free Water Shrew Ensemble), it has also included Addison Clark on cello; Jakelen Diaz on drums and harmonium; Nick Meigs on pedal steel; and Jakob Parsons on guitar, saxophone, whistles, and electronics.

Based in: Portland, OR
Years Active: 2022 to Present

Formerly or Sometimes Known As: Free Water Shrew Ensemble, FWSE, Water Shrew Trio
Related Acts: The Ensemble

Instagram: @watershrews
Bandcamp: watershrews.bandcamp.com

Set Photographed:
March 8 2026 at Speck’s Records & Tapes

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Last Updated: June 16, 2026