Justin Ward

Justin Ward

Justin Ward is the founder of LiveMusicBlog.com, an independent music publication launched in the summer of 2004. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Ward created the site as a personal outlet to explore music beyond his favorite band, Phish, following their announced breakup that year. What began as a modest blog evolved into a widely respected source for live music coverage, featuring concert reviews, festival news, and artist spotlights across genres like jam bands, indie rock, electronic, jazz, and more. Ward’s passion for live music and his commitment to capturing the energy of performances helped establish a dedicated community of readers and contributors. Even after the site’s acquisition by On Tap Publishing in 2025, Ward’s influence remains evident in its continued focus on the live music experience and LMB’s devotion to delivering high-quality articles and news to its readers. Scroll down for a full list of Justin’s stories. Contact Justin: Email us Connect with Justin Ward:

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  • The Eagles Confirm 8 Shows @ Sphere Las Vegas

    The Eagles have been announced as the fourth group to ever get booked for a run at the incredible SPHERE…

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  • Dead & Company Announce ‘Dead Forever’ Residency at The Sphere

    The rumors were true after all: Dead & Company will get back together for a series of 18 shows at…

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  • Phish Kicks Off Annual New Year’s Eve Run at Madison Square Garden [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    Phish is about to take the stage for their 80th show ever at Madison Square Garden, their first night of…

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  • Phish Announces NYE 2023 Webcasts via LivePhish

    Phish has announced they will be webcasting their upcoming New Year’s Eve run at Madison Square Garden starting on Thursday,…

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  • Talking Heads Announce Deluxe ‘Stop Making Sense’ Soundtrack

    Talking Heads are readying a deluxe edition release of their legendary concert film, Stop Making Sense, due out on Rhino…

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