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:

AUTHOR’S CONTENT

  • Bob Weir Re-Airs ‘The Bridge Session’ from TRI Studios for Weir Wednesday Webcast

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  • Dave Grohl Talks ‘The Day the Live Concert Returns’ Column

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  • Vinyl Me, Please Releases ‘The Story of the Grateful Dead’ Anthology Set

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  • Harry Styles – “Watermelon Sugar” 🍉

    “This video is dedicated to touching” is the only real caption we’re left with upon…

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