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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  • Trey Anastasio Finishes Off Two-Night Full Capacity Beacon Theatre Run [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    Trey Anastasio just kicked off Night #2 at his first full capacity shows at The…

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  • Hiatus Kaiyote – “Get Sun (feat. Arthur Verocai)” [Official Video]

    Hiatus Kaiyote is readying the release of their new album Mood Valiant, due out this…

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  • The Wood Brothers Announce 2021 Tour Dates

    The Wood Brothers have announced an extensive fall 2021 tour featuring 34 shows from this…

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  • Trey Anastasio Kicks Off Full Capacity Beacon Theatre Run [SETLIST/VIDEOS]

    ~ NIGHT #2 STREAM ~ Trey Anastasio is about to kick off his first full…

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  • King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Shanghai” [official video]

    King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will be putting out a new video for every…

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