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 Kicks Off Two-Night Run in Nashville [SETLIST/STREAM]

    ~ NIGHT #2 SETLIST ~ Phish is about to kick off a two-night run in…

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  • Phish Shares Epic “Tweezer” from Alpharetta 2021 Night Two

    Phish has shared their epic “Tweezer” from Night #2 in Alpharetta from this year’s Summer…

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  • New York City to Require Vaccination Proof for Concerts & Indoor Dining

    Kudos to NYC for putting this in place: New York City will become the first…

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  • My Morning Jacket Announce New Year’s Eve 2021 in Denver

    My Morning Jacket has announced their New Year’s Eve plans to close out 2021! The…

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

    Phish will be hitting the stage shortly for Night #4 of Summer Tour 2021 with…

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