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 Jazz Fest 2021 Moves to October [UPDATED]

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  • Billy Strings Announces The Deja Vu Experiment Livestreams at The Cap

    Billy Strings will be partnering up with FANS and The Relix Channel to present The…

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  • TUNE IN NOW: Phish “Dinner And A Rematch” New Year’s Eve Webcast

    Phish has announced their next Dinner And A Movie, this time a special New Year’s…

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  • Phish’s Trey Anastasio & Page McConnell Treat Fans to ‘December’ Barn Session

    Earlier today Phish fans woke up to the news that Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell…

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  • Watch Trey Anastasio Doc ‘What Calls You Home’ from The Beacon Jams Run

    Following Trey Anastasio‘s incredible run at the Beacon Theatre known as The Beacon Jams, the…

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