Two local bands to play at Bishop

Charlie Patton’s War and Fluffer will bring a taste of local rock ‘n’ roll to The Bishop Bar.

The show will begin at 9 p.m. today. Tickets cost $5 at the door.

Though different styles, the bands promise to keep the crowds dancing.

“We were asked to play, and we said of course because the Bishop is one of the best venues in town,” said senior Kyle Houpt, the guitarist for Charlie Patton’s War. “The Bishop is great for those under 21, and it’s also a great place to meet fellow musicians.”

The band members are currently working on a self-produced album.

Houpt said he hopes the album, which he describes as punk-blues infused with soul, will be completed later this semester.

With graduation imminent for the band’s members, this will be the band’s last year.

Fluffer’s drummer, senior Patrick Apfelbeck, said his band’s sound is “psychedelic dance future rock.” The band’s influences include Deerhoof, Tame Impala and Battles.

Fluffer, which has opened for local rapper Andy D and touring acts such as Born Gold, are also working on an album.

“If we can have it done by the end of the world, I’d be happy,” Apfelbeck said.

Charlie Patton’s War and Fluffer will also be playing on Saturday at the Verve in Terre Haute.

“We both haven’t played the Bishop since last year,” Apfelbeck said. “We are both extremely anxious to see and play to this year’s audience.”