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 Brings Summer Tour 2021 to Atlanta [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    ~ NIGHT #2 SETLIST ~ Phish will be hitting the stage for Night #3 of…

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  • Phish Shares First Official Highlight from Summer Tour 2021 [VIDEO]

    The media team that works with Phish always does an awesome job of getting out…

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  • Phish Summer Tour 2021 Continues in Alabama [SETLIST/STREAM]

    Phish will return to the stage shortly for their 2nd night of Summer Tour 2021….

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  • Billy Strings Announces New Album, Releases “Fire Line” Single

    Billy Strings has announced a new album called Renewal which is due out on September…

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  • Phish 4.0 Begins @ Walmart AMP in Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders Was There [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    Phish returned to the stage last night at the Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas, their…

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