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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  • Watch Jack Black & Dave Grohl Cover Rush “The Spirit of Radio” for Hanukkah Sessions 2022

    Jack Black is the latest guest on Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl’s fun live video series, The Hanukkah Sessions 2022,…

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  • Stream ‘Winterland 1973’ Box Set Via The Grateful Dead Digital Yule Log

    The Grateful Dead have released a digital Yule Log again this year via YouTube, which is looping a copy of…

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  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Confirms 2023 Dates

    The dates for next year’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in San Francisco, CA have been confirmed! Returning once again to…

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  • Watch Dave Grohl Back Up Beck on “E-Pro” via The Hanukkah Sessions 2022

    Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has been releasing a series of fun videos for The Hanukkah Sessions 2022, a set…

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  • SiriusXM Will Broadcast Phish New Year’s Eve Live From Madison Square Garden

    SiriusXM has announced they’ll be broadcasting audio live from Phish‘s New Year’s Eve celebration at Madison Square Garden in New…

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  • Goose Shares “Wysteria Lane > Moby” (with Group Hug Jam) @ Goosemas 2022

    Goose just wrapped up a huge weekend in Colorado with two-nights of Goosemas at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield and…

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  • Watch Dead & Company, Goose Live from Playing in the Sand 2023

    Dead & Company has announced they’ll be webcasting live from their upcoming Playing In The Sand 2023 festival, and they’re…

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  • Jerry Garcia – “An Odd Little Place” (LP Giobbi & DJ Tennis Remix)

    LP Giobbi & DJ Tennis have released a new remix from the upcoming Garcia (Remixed) album set to drop on…

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  • Watch Trey Anastasio & Jack Antonoff Cover The National @ The Ally Coalition Benefit Last Night

    Phish frontman Trey Anastasio was on hand last night to join Jack Antonoff and others for a night of music…

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  • Big Easy Cruise 2023: NOLA’s Own Jam Cruise

    Announcing the inaugural Big Easy Cruise set for November 4-11, 2023! Kicking off in Ft. Lauderdale and winding its way…

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  • Goose Closes Goosemas 2022 Run in Colorado [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    Goose closed out their official Goosemas two-night stand last night at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado following their stellar night…

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  • Watch Goose Deliver a Killer “Dripfield” @ Goosemas 2022 Night #2

    The band has shared their official video from the webcast of “Dripfield” featuring a massive confetti drop over the crowd.

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