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 Postpones New Year’s Eve Run at The Garden to April 2022

    Phish have announced that they will be postponing this year’s New Year’s Eve run at…

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  • Watch The New Official Video for George Harrison “My Sweet Lord”

    To celebrate the 50th Anniversary release of George Harrison‘s album, All Things Must Pass, an…

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  • Primus Announce 2022 Tour Dates Featuring Rush ‘A Farewell to Kings’

    Primus has confirmed that they’ll be continuing on with their Tribute to Kings tour deep…

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  • Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Announce 2022 Tour Dates

    Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros have announced an early 2022 tour following their previously announced…

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  • Animal Collective Release “Walker” Single & Video

    Animal Collective have released a video for “Walker,” the second single from their upcoming album,…

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