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Between Howls are violinist Ren Howl & guitarist Nick Howl. The Duluth Minnesota-based husband/wife duo perform a dynamic blend of folk, rock & soul inspired by artists past and present. They recently released their first full-length LP, Cabin Fever, and are performing cross-country throughout 2025 to support.
The Howl’s met in college at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. They first crossed paths as members of the campus jazz ensemble. After what turned out to be a fateful late night jam, the two began performing publicly in the winter of 2018 as Cooper & Muska. Between 2018 and March of 2020 they performed over 200 shows together in the Duluth/Superior area.
In June of 2021 the Howl’s relocated to Southern California and spent three years based out west. While in Orange County/LA they recorded two albums with the rock group One Less Guest; and collaborated, performed and recorded with numerous artists both in music and film. In July 2024 Nick & Ren made the jump to doing music full-time. They often credit the experiences and friends they made in California with helping inspire them to make this transition.
While not performing with the duo, Ren has worked as the violinist/backing vocalist for Nashville-based country/soul artist Kashus Culpepper. In spring of 2025 Ren joined Kashus on a tour opening for Leon Bridges- the tour also included a Day 2 performance at the Stagecoach Music Festival in California and a June 14th appearance on the nationally televised “CBS This Morning” program with Gayle King.
The Howl’s currently live in a cabin in the woods of Northern Wisconsin and enjoy the great outdoors when they aren’t on the road touring out of their 1999 big blue Chevy conversion van.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brix Wine & Whiskey, 28 East State Street,Mason City, Iowa, United States
