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

  • Phish Announces New Uncirculated LivePhish Release from Santa Fe ’93

    Phish is debuting a new archival release on LivePhish soon and Kevin Shapiro is taking…

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  • Bon Iver Releases “PDLIF” Official Video

    Bon Iver has released the official video for his “PDLIF” single which was recorded and…

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  • Goose Announces Summer 2020 Bingo Livestream Tour

    Goose has announced the Summer 2020 Bingo Tour which will feature a set of livestreams…

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  • Dave Grohl Pens Column for The Atlantic ‘The Day the Live Concert Returns’

    Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has penned an incredible new column in The Atlantic that…

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  • Camp Bisco Festival Postpones to 2021

    In an announcement just posted across social media, the Disco Biscuits team has sadly been…

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