Tonight, on The Sound we bring you the debut album by Ryan Howe, titled Origin.  A Winona State Alumni Based out of La Crescent, MN, Ryan Howe is a local favorite of ours here at the station and beyond. This album is full of heartfelt love ballads and gripping instrumentals! The singer/songwriter started playing the piano some 25 years ago and can be found playing at venues all across the driftless, and in an Emmy award winning documentary. Tonight, we had the chance to talk with Ryan about the album, and the stories behind it. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern sayin’ get up, get down, and get ready for Ryan Howe, Origin, tonight on The Sound.

Original air date: 10/15/25

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