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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  • Donald Trump Tours Arizona Mask Plant While Guns N’ Roses “Live and Let Die” Blasts Over PA

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    Tune in later today for the 504life Livestream, a call for raising funds for New…

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  • Phish Postpones Summer 2020 Tour to Summer 2021

    Phish has just announced that they have rescheduled their 2020 summer tour dates to next…

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  • Jam Cruise Pauses on 2021 Planning, Shifts to Jam Cruise 2022

    Jam Cruise has sadly announced that they do not plan to host their yearly event…

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