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

  • King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Catching Smoke” (Official Video)

    Written and Directed by Danny Cohen http://www.dannycohen.com

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  • Farm Aid Announces 2021 Lineup

    Farm Aid 2021 has announced their lineup for this year’s festival coming to Hartford, Connecticut…

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  • Phish Will Webcast Every Show on 2021 Summer Tour

    Phish has announced that they’ll be webcasting from every single show on their upcoming Summer…

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  • The War On Drugs – “Living Proof” [Official Video]

    The “Living Proof” video, directed by filmmaker Emmett Malloy, and shot on 16mm, captures [Adam]…

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  • The War On Drugs Announce New Album, Tour Dates & Video

    The War On Drugs have announced their new album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, due…

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