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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  • Phil Lesh Welcomes John Scofield & Rob Barraco For Virtual Concert to Support Terrapin Crossroads

    In a new post on social media, Phil Lesh has announced that he’s going to…

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  • Radiohead Streams Bonnaroo 2006 As Next #StayHome Livestream

    “the best festival experience I’ve ever had in America”

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  • Bob Weir Chooses Ryman Auditorium 2018 Show For Tonight’s ‘Weir Wednesday’ Webcast

    Bob Weir has announced their next Weir Wednesdays webcast debuting tonight on the band’s YouTube…

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  • Florian Schneider (Kraftwerk) Has Passed Away, R.I.P.

    Sad news today as it’s being reported that Florian Schneider of the hugely influential German…

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  • Pitchfork Music Festival 2020 Has Been Canceled

    Pitchfork has announced that this year’s iteration of their incredible Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago…

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