Soul Puppets is an alt-rock band based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Co-founded in late 2025 by local musicians Chris Musial and Wade Keith, the band spent two years honing their vision of blending the acoustic stylings of their singer-songwriter front man with nostalgic influences from soul, Motown, funk, alt rock, blues, and grunge. That sweet jelly only solidified further when they expanded to include Gabe Reilly on drums. Add local legend Lance Ruby on electric guitar, and Alternative Soul/AcoustaFunk/Blues Rock was born.

Since their debut live performance at FoCoMX 2026, Soul Puppets have been tearing up the Fort Collins music scene—filling patios, booking events, concert series, music festivals, and laying the groundwork for a bright musical future in Fort Collins. In June, after a couple months of playing with several talented local artists, the band officially welcomed Guitarist Nathan Hauck into the mix! Lance recommended Nathan, and moved to a more passive, creative roll, still writing and arranging with the group behind the scenes in his free time. The boys are preparing to start their full studio album for a release in 2027.

What is a human being if not a puppet for the soul, being pulled along by the strings of influence that feed our minds? We ponder that while weaving together influences and vibes from Motown and Classic Soul, Funk, Blues, Alt Rock, and Grunge. Come explore what it means to be human with us, and take a journey through a nostalgic rock soundscape of love, heartbreak, healing, letting go, feeling joy, and embracing connection. It’s not just music, it’s the soundtrack for a being human navigating love and life on Earth.