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

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ Will Debut on Disney+, Watch the Official Trailer Now

    For some of us that never got to see the Broadway musical Hamilton, there was…

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  • Run The Jewels Announces ‘RTJ4’ Available for Pre-Order Today

    Run the Jewels has been readying their fourth LP, RTJ4, and two singles have dropped…

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  • moe. Postpones Summer 2020 Tour

    moe. has announced that their upcoming June/July 2020 tour will need to be postponed and…

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  • Billy Strings Shares Pro-Shot Tipitina’s 2019 Show

    Premiering yesterday on the Billy Strings YouTube channel was a pair of sets from his…

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  • Watch Kevin Parker Tackle Tame Impala “Is It True” With Creative Solo Performance on Late Show

    Tame Impala has always been the brainchild of lead songwriter Kevin Parker, so when he…

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