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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  • Gayngs Release New Track “Appeayl 2 U”

    Gayngs just dropped a new track on their Bandcamp that apparently would have been featured…

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  • Dead & Company Picks New Year’s Eve 2019 for Next One More Saturday Night Webcast

    Dead & Company have announced their next One More Saturday Night livestream selection. Coming up…

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  • Widespread Panic Announces Halloween 2019 for Next Never Miss a Sunday Show

    Widespread Panic has announced their next Never Miss a Sunday Show webcast coming up this…

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  • Pearl Jam Share Official Video For “Retrograde”

    Pearl Jam has released an official video for “Retrograde” off their newest LP, Gigaton. The…

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  • Spafford Announces Live at the Drive-In Show in Arizona

    Spafford has announced a special show during the social distancing period at the Digital Drive-In…

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