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 IDLES on From The Basement

    From the Basement is back! Today they premiered the full set by IDLES, which was…

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  • SiriusXM to Broadcast Phish at Deer Creek Run

    The gang over at PhishRadio on SiriusXM have announced a set of special broadcasts this…

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  • Phish Brings Spring Tour 2022 to Charleston, SC [SETLIST/STREAM]

    ~ NIGHT #2 SETLIST ~ Phish are in the midst of their brief Spring 2022…

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  • Watch Phish Jam Out “Character Zero” to Open Night #3 in Alabama

    Phish just finished up a three-night run down in Orange Beach, Alabama, and thankfully all…

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  • Radiohead Shares “I Might Be Wrong” Video to Celebrate 21st Anniversary of ‘Amnesiac’

    Over the weekend Radiohead uploaded the “I Might Be Wrong” video to their YouTube channel…

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