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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  • Bassist Tony Markellis (Trey Anastasio) Has Passed Away, R.I.P.

    Tony Markellis, the remarkably talented bassist and long-time member of Trey Anastasio’s solo projects, has…

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  • Hiatus Kaiyote Drops New “Red Room” Single & Video

    Hiatus Kaiyote is readying a new album release on Flying Lotus‘ Brainfeeder label due out…

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  • Elon Musk to Host Saturday Night Live With Miley Cyrus As Musical Guest

    Saturday Night Live has announced that Tesla founder and billionaire Elon Musk will be the…

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  • Phish Announces Next ‘Dinner And A Movie’: Manchester, NH 10/26/10

    Phish has announced their next Dinner And A Movie livestream celebration coming up this Tuesday,…

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  • Treefort Music Fest Announces 2021 Lineup: Japanese Breakfast, Built to Spill, Prefuse 73 & More

    Treefort Music Fest has announced their massive lineup returning this September 22-26, 2021 in Boise,…

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