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

  • Grateful Dead Sets Giants Stadium ’91 For Next Shakedown Stream & Branford Marsalis for Pre-Show

    The Grateful Dead have confirmed their next Friday night Shakedown Stream selection will be the…

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  • Watch Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Virtual Rave-A-Thon

    Electric Daisy Carnival has announced the lineup for their upcoming Virtual Rave-a-Thon coming this weekend…

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  • Hollywood Bowl Cancels 2020 Concert Season

    The Los Angeles Times have announced that this year’s Hollywood Bowl season has been cancelled….

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  • Radiohead Picks Live at Summer Sonic Japan for Next #StayHome Livestream

    Radiohead has continued their now weekly tradition of broadcasting old live shows from the archives…

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  • Trey Anastasio Postpones Symphony Shows to Next Summer

    Trey Anastasio has announced that his upcoming symphony shows this June have been rescheduled to…

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