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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  • Goose Announces Fall 2021 Tour Dates

    Goose has announced a full set of Fall 2021 tour dates kicking off after their…

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  • LEVITATION Announces 2021 Dates in Austin, TX

    “It’s gonna be Halloween weekend, so masks are encouraged regardless :)”

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  • Suwannee Hulaween 2021 Lineup: String Cheese Incident, Skrillex, My Morning Jacket, Khruangbin & More

    Suwannee Hulaween has announced its 2021 lineup! String Cheese Incident will anchor the event and…

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  • My Morning Jacket Announces 2021 Tour Dates

    My Morning Jacket has announced a big 2021 fall tour kicking off on August 27th…

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  • Widespread Panic Announces Red Rocks 2021 Run

    Widespread Panic has announced their return to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado…

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