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

  • The White Stripes – “Let’s Shake Hands”

    Check out the video for “Let’s Shake Hands” by The White Stripes. The video was…

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  • Trey Anastasio Shares Transcendent “Slave to the Traffic Light” from The Beacon Jams

    Trey Anastasio has shared another highlight from the final night of The Beacon Jams run,…

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  • Thom Yorke, Burial & Four Tet Team Up for Limited 12″ Release

    Three of my favorite artists have teamed up for a limited release that just hit…

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  • Trey Anastasio Shares “Carini” from The Beacon Jams

    Trey Anastasio recently finished up his run dubbed The Beacon Jams and it’s something us…

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  • Trey Anastasio Shares “Pebbles And Marbles” From The Beacon Jams

    Trey Anastasio has shared one of the highlights of the last show from The Beacon…

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