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 Back for Night #2 @ Folsom Field, Boulder CO [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    Dead & Company just took the stage for Night #2 at Folsom Field in Boulder,…

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  • Dead & Company Kick Off Folsom Field Run in Colorado [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    NIGHT #2 SETLIST/STREAM Dead & Company continued on with their Summer 2022 tour last night…

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  • Watch Goose Tear Through “Dripfield” @ Legend Valley, Thornville OH 6.11.22

    Goose in the midst of their summer tour and have been dripping out some highlights…

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  • Hulu Announces Bonnaroo 2022 Webcast Lineup

    Hulu has announced their lineup for who will be getting the webcast treatment this weekend…

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  • Nicki Minaj, Future, and A$AP Rocky Headline Rolling Loud NYC 2022 Lineup

    Rolling Loud New York is ready to bring the volume to Queens with a 2022 lineup…

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