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 Kicks Off Summer 2022 Tour in Mansfield MA [RECAP/VIDEOS]

    ~ BANGOR SETLIST ~ Phish returned to the stage last night for the first of…

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  • Watch Goose Full-Set Video from Peach Fest 2022

    Goose has posted the full-show video from their recent appearance at Peach Fest, a great…

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  • Rage Against the Machine Returned To The Stage Last Night @ Alpine Valley [AUDIO/SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    Rage Against the Machine played their first show together as a band in 11 years…

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  • Dead & Company Bring Summer 2022 Tour to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Dead & Company continue on with their Summer 2022 Tour tonight with a show in…

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  • Dead & Company Cancel SPAC Show Tonight

    Sad news for Deadheads tonight and likely some folks already on the road to head…

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