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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  • Stream ‘Winterland 1973’ Box Set Via The Grateful Dead Digital Yule Log

    The Grateful Dead have released a digital Yule Log again this year via YouTube, which…

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  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Confirms 2023 Dates

    The dates for next year’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in San Francisco, CA have been…

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  • Watch Dave Grohl Back Up Beck on “E-Pro” via The Hanukkah Sessions 2022

    Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has been releasing a series of fun videos for The…

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  • SiriusXM Will Broadcast Phish New Year’s Eve Live From Madison Square Garden

    SiriusXM has announced they’ll be broadcasting audio live from Phish‘s New Year’s Eve celebration at…

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  • Goose Shares “Wysteria Lane > Moby” (with Group Hug Jam) @ Goosemas 2022

    Goose just wrapped up a huge weekend in Colorado with two-nights of Goosemas at the…

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