Live music in Tippecanoe County, IN

WKFC the Rock Band performs an indoor set at The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette before Friday Night Live. Attendees can pick up a drink outside and enjoy the music.

At O'bryans Nine Irish Brothers in West Lafayette, Laughing Jack fills the room with lively Irish music. This spirited quartet of talented performers leads plenty of group singalongs, serves up rousing pub tunes, and might even launch into a sea shanty or two, creating a cheerful evening of music.

Judy Collins has inspired audiences for decades with a singular voice, courageous songwriting, personal resilience, and a steadfast dedication to social activism. Rising to prominence in the 1960s, she embodied the era’s optimism and resolve in movements for social and environmental justice. Her presence remains vibrant as new generations connect with a body of work spanning 55 albums, sustained by a disciplined creative life. A celebrated singer and songwriter, she is renowned for inventive interpretations of folk standards alongside her own eloquent originals. Her version of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides Now is enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and her intimate take on Send in the Clowns earned Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammy Awards. With multiple top ten singles and gold and platinum releases, her influence reaches across generations, reflected in the tribute album Born to the Breed featuring artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen.

Michael Kelsey brings his inventive acoustic guitar performance to Walt's Pub and Grill, set in the TOPSHELF room on the lower level. A longtime Lafayette standout, he coaxes an array of sounds from a single acoustic guitar. No two shows are alike, with spontaneous improvisation, percussive techniques, and engaging interplay with the audience. This stop is part of his monthly concert series at the venue. Open to all ages with free admission. For table reservations, call (765) 588-6148.

Bang on a Can All-Stars salute fellow New Yorkers Philip Glass and Steve Reich with a touring program that recognizes their approaching 90th birthdays. After more than three decades performing and collaborating on their music, the ensemble brings landmark works to the stage at Loeb Playhouse. The concert features a brand-new arrangement of Glassworks performed start to finish, alongside Steve Reich’s rock quintet 2×5 and New York Counterpoint, creating a focused celebration of two celebrated composers and their milestone year.