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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  • Grateful Dead Shares “Shakedown Street” from Anaheim, CA 7/26/1987

    “A staple of the live repertoire since its debut in 1978, Shakedown Street was always…

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  • Dead & Company Adds Goose, LP Giobbi and MORE! to Playing in the Sand 2023

    Dead & Company will be having a huge 2023 which begins in January at their…

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  • Relix Music Conference Announces 2023 Dates & Location

    Relix has announced that it will host its fourth installment of their Relix Music Conference…

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  • 10 Best Quintessential Goose Songs

    10 Best Quintessential Goose Songs

    Discover the essential Goose songs that will turn you into a dedicated fan. From “Arcadia” to “Yeti,” explore the jams…

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  • Primavera Sound Madrid & Barcelona 2023 Lineups Announced

    The Primavera Sound 2023 lineups for Barcelona and Madrid have been announced! Depeche Mode, Kendrick…

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