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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  • Bob Weir and Rick from Goose at playing in the sand.

    Bob Weir Joins Goose at Playing In The Sand

    On the Dead & Company night off down at this year’s Playing In The Sand, Goose got the nod to…

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  • Dead & Company Kick Off Playing in the Sand 2023 [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Dead & Company kicked off their first show down at the Moon Palace in Cancún, Mexico as part of their…

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  • Coachella 2023 Lineup Announced: Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean, Björk, Gorillaz & More

    The lineup for this year’s Coachella Music & Arts Festival has been announced! Everyone knew that Frank Ocean would be…

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  • Phish Announces Spring 2023 West Coast Tour

    Phish has announced a Spring 2023 West Coast tour! Following the band’s Phish Riviera Maya celebration down in Cancún this…

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  • BottleRock 2023 Lineup: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Lizzo, Billy Strings & More

    The lineup for this year’s BottleRock Napa has been announced! Returning once again to the idyllic Napa Valley in Northern…

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