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

  • Trey Anastasio (w/ the Rescue Squad Strings & Jeff Tanski) – “Harry Hood” Live @ SPAC

    Last night Trey Anastasio played his first official show back in public at Saratoga Performing…

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  • Trey Anastasio Returns for Solo Run at SPAC [SETLIST/STREAM]

    ~ NIGHT #3 STREAM ~ Trey Anastasio returned to the stage tonight following months of…

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  • Bo Burnham – “All Eyes On Me” from Netflix’s ‘Inside’

    If you haven’t seen Inside yet, the incredible new Bo Burnham special on Netflix, I…

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  • Kikagaku Moyo Announces 2021 European Tour

    “Happy news!!”

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  • Courtney Barnett Announces 2021/2022 Tour Dates

    Courtney Barnett has announced her first U.S. tour in almost three years coming up this…

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