---
title: Meet the Band. Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls.
description: Every year our Rocktoberfest musicians Rock For Good to help our CoolKids. This year our Virtual Rocktoberfest is no exception. Meet Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls.
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# [Meet the Band. Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls.](https://thecommunity.altso.org/meet-the-band.-pete-muller-the-kindred-souls)

 Written by [ALTSO Staff](https://thecommunity.altso.org/author/altso-staff) | Oct 8, 2020 12:00:00 PM

Every year across the country our Rocktoberfest musicians Rock For Good to raise awareness - and critical funds - for our CoolKids. From now until October 22nd, we'll be highlighting the musicians who will be rocking virtually with us at this year's Rocktoberfest.

 

Up Next: Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls featuring Pete Muller, Melissa Soltero, John Whooley, and Martha McDonnell.

 

**How long has Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls been supporting ALTSO?**

For a long time. Pete played with the Subscribers, the first ALTSO band.

 

**How did the band get started? What's the story behind the name?**

The Kindred Souls is a quartet featuring Pete, Missy Soltero, John Whooley, and Martha McDonnell, and is a pared-down, more acoustic version of Pete’s larger band. The name comes from a song on Pete’s third album, “Two Truths and a Lie,” but also refers to the friendship and connection between the band members, which comes through in the music and vocal harmonies.  Everyone sings and plays an instrument.

 

**How did you get involved with ALTSO? What does ALTSO mean to the band?**

We all love the work ALTSO is doing and are impressed by how a small amount of money can make such a huge difference to a child’s life.

 

**What is your favorite song to perform?**

Whatever one we are playing at the moment. We always seem to get a good reaction when we bring out “Not Your Man” from the last record.

 

**What is your favorite venue to perform at?**

Tough to choose!  Joe’s Pub in NYC. Outdoor festivals, like Montreux or Telluride. Small venues like 20 Front Street or 7 Steps Up in Michigan.

 

**What band(s) do you emulate/channel/admire?**

Bruce Springsteen, Shawn Colvin, Coldplay, Estradasphere, Hot Rize, Kacey Musgraves and countless others.

 

**You can RockForGood with Pete Muller & The Kindred Souls at our first Virtual Rocktoberfest on October 22nd.  Make a donation in their honor [here](http://www.altso.org/donate).**

 

[View full post](https://thecommunity.altso.org/meet-the-band.-pete-muller-the-kindred-souls)

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