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 Continues Fall 2021 Tour in San Francisco [SETLISTS/VIDEO]

    Phish continued their Fall 2021 tour this weekend with a two-night run in San Francisco,…

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  • Phish Kicks Off Fall 2021 Tour in Sacramento [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    Phish is kicking off their Fall 2021 tour tonight in Sacramento, California at the Golden…

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  • Phish Releases Live Bait Vol. 18

    Phish kicks off their Fall 2021 tour today in Sacramento and they dropped a brand…

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  • Watch ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Official Trailer

    The team at Disney+ have released an official trailer for The Beatles: Get Back, the…

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  • Phish Announces Fall 2021 Webcasts

    Phish is set to begin their Fall 2021 tour this Friday, October 15 in Sacramento,…

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