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

  • Primus Announces ‘Alive From Pachyderm Station’ Live Concert Webcast

    “Primus in the raw.”

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  • Watch “Further On Up the Road” from ‘The Last Waltz: New Orleans’ Livestream

    Last night the gang at Tipitina’s did a tribute livestream to The Last Waltz featuring…

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  • Battles – “Sugar Foot” [official video]

    Battles have released an official video for “Sugar Foot” off Juice B Crypts. In 2020,…

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  • Trey Anastasio Wraps Up ‘The Beacon Jams’ Run [SETLIST/NOTES]

    Tonight is the final night of Trey Anastasio‘s incredible run dubbed The Beacon Jams, an eight-week…

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  • Watch Lil Nas X on Hot Ones Thanksgiving Special

    Happy Thanksgiving, y’all. Today we were blessed with a new episode of Hot Ones, the…

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