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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  • Trey Anastasio Releases New Quarantine Song “If I Could See the World”

    Trey Anastasio released another new quarantine jam today on his social media accounts, a new…

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  • The Black Crowes Postpone ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ Reunion Tour To 2021

    The Black Crowes have announced that their Shake Your Money Maker reunion tour will be…

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  • Grateful Dead Pick Germany Beat Club ’72 for Next Shakedown Stream

    The Grateful Dead have announced that their next Shakedown Stream coming up this Friday, May…

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  • DelFest Announces ‘DelFest At Home’ Livestream Festival

    DelFest unfortunately had to postpone their 2020 festival to next year, but in lieu of…

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  • Neil Young Releases Fireside Sessions – Barnyard Edition

    Neil Young just released a new version of his Fireside Sessions at the Neil Young…

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