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

  • Goose Announces New Year’s Eve Run in Cincinnati

    Goose has announced their New Year’s Eve plans! The band will be “ringing in 2023”…

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  • Watch the Official Trailer for ‘WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story’

    LOL this looks funny. I’m ridiculously excited to see this.

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  • Goose Announces GOOSEMAS 2022 in Colorado

    Goose has announced that they’re bringing this year’s GOOSEMAS to Colorado for a two-night run…

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  • Trey Anastasio Band & Goose Announce Fall 2022 Collab Tour Dates

    Trey Anastasio Band and Goose were rumored to be joining forces following Trey’s sit-in with…

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  • Phish Back for Night #2 at Alpine Valley [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Phish is about to take the stage for their second of three nights at Alpine…

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