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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  • Watch Phish Get Evil During “Simple” Jam at Deer Creek 2021 Night #1

    During last night’s three-night run kickoff at Deer Creek in Indiana, Phish delivered a stunner…

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  • Dead & Company Announces Unlimited Devotion Webcast Pass for Summer Tour 2021

    Dead & Company have announced that they’ll be streaming every single show on their upcoming…

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  • Watch Phish Deliver Huge “Split Open and Melt” at Nashville 2021

    Set two closer from Night #2 in Nashville at the Ascend Amphitheater…

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  • Phish Brings Summer Tour 2021 to Deer Creek Night #1 [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    ~ NIGHT #3 SETLIST ~ Phish is about to kick off a three-night run at…

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  • Phish Closes Out Two-Night Run in Nashville [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Phish is about to kick off their second of two nights in Nashville, Tennessee at…

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