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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  • Goose Releases Nina Simone “Sinnerman” Cover

    Goose has released a single for Secretly Canadian’s 25th Anniversary compilation, a groovy cover of…

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  • Phish Announces Special Thanksgiving ‘Dinner And A Movie’ Featuring The Clifford Ball

    Phish has announced the return of their Dinner And A Movie webcast celebration! Coming this…

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  • Scorsese to Direct Grateful Dead Biopic with Jonah Hill as Jerry Garcia

    According to Deadline, Martin Scorsese is set to direct and produce a new biopic on…

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  • Kraftwerk Announces Summer 2022 3-D Tour Dates

    Kraftwerk has announced a big set of tour dates for their 3-D live show coming…

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  • Phish Brings Fall 2021 Tour to Santa Barbara [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Phish is about to take the stage at Santa Barbara Bowl for their final show…

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