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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  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Announces 2022 Lineup

    BREAKING: The lineup for this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been posted!…

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  • Animal Collective Release New Single “Strung with Everything”

    Animal Collective have released their latest single today, “Strung with Everything,” along with a new…

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  • Goose Releases New Single & Announces Radio City Music Hall Gig

    Goose is poised to have a huge 2022 following a real breakout year for the…

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  • Phish Plays ‘The Ninth Cube’ for New Year’s Eve Webcast [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Phish is about to take the stage at a new location they’ve dubbed The Ninth…

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  • Phish Announces New Year’s Eve LIVE Webcast from the Ninth Cube

    Phish has announced that they WILL actually be playing this New Year’s Eve, LIVE from…

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