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

  • Watch Tame Impala Cover The Strokes “Last Nite” @ Primavera

    Tame Impala headlined the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain last night and tossed a…

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  • PHILCO Supergroup (Phil Lesh & Friends + Jeff Tweedy & Nels Cline of Wilco) to Play Sacred Rose

    WOAH! Incredible news today out of Chicago and the new Sacred Rose Festival which looks…

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  • The Rolling Stones Kick Off Stones Europe 2022 Tour in Madrid, Spain [SETLIST/VIDEO]

    The Rolling Stones kicked off their Stones Europe Summer 2022 tour with a show last…

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  • Neal Francis – “Prometheus” [Official Video]

    “Prometheus” is from Neal Francis’ album In Plain Sight, out everywhere now and available to…

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  • Phish Kick Off Night Two in Charleston, SC [SETLIST/VIDEO]

    Phish about to take the stage for Night #5 of their Spring 2022 tour with…

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