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

  • New Orleans’ WWOZ ‘Jazz Festing in Place’ Starts Today

    While I wish I was waking up today in New Orleans and taking in my…

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  • Page McConnell Announces New Solo Album ‘Maybe We’re The Visitors’

    Phish’s Page McConnell has announced a new solo album called Maybe We’re the Visitors and released…

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  • Radiohead Will Start Streaming Shows From Their Archives Again

    Radiohead just announced that they’ll be dipping back into their “library” to start streaming shows…

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  • High Sierra Music Festival Postpones to 2022

    High Sierra Music Festival has announced that they will be postponing this year’s festival to…

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  • Dead & Company Announces Playing In the Sand 2022

    Dead and Company just announced that they’ll be hosting their Playing In The Sand immersive…

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