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

  • Phish Releases Full 30-Minute “Down With Disease” LivePhish Video from Bangor 2022

    Phish delivered a monster “Down With Disease” early in the second set of their show…

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  • Goose In Concert

    Goose Announces Fall 2022 Tour

    Goose is keeping busy following their Dripfield release with another set of tour dates dropped…

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  • Trey Anastasio Band Announces Fall 2022 West Coast Tour

    Trey Anastasio Band has announced a West Coast tour following the Phish Summer Tour finishing…

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  • Paul’s Boutique Street Corner in New York Will Be Renamed “Beastie Boys Square”

    Love seeing this finally get approved! In 2014, a New York community board rejected a…

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  • WATCH: Phish Shares Full Video of Incredible “Bathtub Gin” from Mansfield Night #2

    I had a feeling they’d be sharing this one from last night’s Mansfield Night #2….

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