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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  • Phish Announces Spring 2022 Webcast Pass Via LivePhish

    Phish is set to begin their “Spring” tour this weekend with a run at The…

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  • Portola Music Festival Announces Inaugural SF Lineup

    Goldenvoice has landed a big new expansion into the San Francisco music scene with the…

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  • Animal Collective Release “Cherokee” Remix, Announce New 2022 Tour Dates

    Animal Collective has announced a new set of tour dates to follow their stint on…

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  • Gorillaz Announce 2022 North American Tour

    Gorillaz have just announced they’ll be taking their animated band on the road for a…

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  • CONCERT RECAP: Kurt Vile & the Violators @ The Fillmore, SF 5.13.22

    Last night Kurt Vile rolled into San Francisco to kick off a two-night run at…

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