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

  • Darkside Announce 2023 European Tour Dates

    Very psyched to see some new dates appearing today from Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington,…

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  • Phish Bassist Mike Gordon Joins Karina Rykman at Nectar’s in Burlington, VT

    Phish bassist Mike Gordon sat in with Marco Benevento bassist Karina Rykman last night during…

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  • Watch Phish’s Trey Anastasio Geek Out Hard About NY Jets Legend Nick Mangold

    It turns out Phish frontman Trey Anastasio is a HUGE fan of the New York…

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  • Björk – “Sorrowful Soil” [official video]

    From ‘Fossora’

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  • Goose will appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon next week!

    Questlove praise tweets incoming!

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