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

  • Phish Back in AL for Night #2 of Spring 2022 Tour [SETLIST/STREAM]

    ~ NIGHT #3 SETLIST ~ Phish is about to take the stage for Night #2…

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  • Phish Kicks Off Summer Tour in Alabama [SETLIST/STREAM]

    ~ NIGHT #3 SETLIST ~ Phish just kicked off their Spring 2022 tour with a…

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  • Animal Collective Cancels Tour Following Band Member COVID Outbreak

    Animal Collective has been forced to cancel the remainder of their tour due to two…

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  • JamBase Announces ‘As Summer Into Autumn Slips’ 3-Day Mini-Festival

    JamBase is back in the event production game with the announcement today that they’re producing…

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  • Phish Drops LiveBait Vol. 19 for Spring + Summer 2022

    Phish is gearing up for their Spring Tour which kicks off this weekend in Alabama,…

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