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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  • Dead & Company Close Summer 2022 Tour at Citi Field Night #2 [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Dead & Company are set to close out their Summer 2022 tour in New York…

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  • Phish Back for Night #3 of Summer 2022 Tour in Bangor ME [RECAP/VIDEOS]

    Phish played their third show of Summer 2022 tour in Bangor, Maine tonight and really…

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  • String Cheese Incident Confirms Phil Lesh Caught COVID

    String Cheese Incident is in the midst of their Red Rocks run and was scheduled…

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  • Dead & Company Close Summer 2022 Tour at Citi Field Night #1 [SETLIST/STREAM]

    ~ NIGHT #2 SETLIST ~ Dead & Company are set to close out their Summer…

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  • Phish Back for Night #2 at Great Woods in Mansfield MA [RECAP/VIDEOS]

    ~ BANGOR SETLIST ~ Phish played their second of two nights last night at the…

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