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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  • Flying Lotus & Brainfeeder Announce Mixcloud Live Stream

    Flying Lotus and Brainfeeder have announced a livestream extravaganza this weekend via Mixcloud Live. On…

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  • “Stay on F” – Phish Announces Hampton 11/22/97 for Next ‘Dinner And A Movie’

    Phish has announced this month’s edition of their Dinner And A Movie livestream! Coming this…

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  • Digital Mirage Friendsgiving Livestream: Tiesto, ZHU, NGHTMRE, Glitch Mob & More

    The teams at Proximity + Brownies & Lemonade have announced the third edition of their…

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  • Trey Anastasio Shares Incredible “Harry Hood” from Beacon Jams

    On last Friday’s Beacon Jams show, Trey Anastasio and his Rescue Squad String Section delivered…

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  • Trey Anastasio Continues Beacon Jams Run Week #7 [SETLIST/NOTES]

    ~ WEEK #8 SETLIST ~ Trey Anastasio is about to kick off his seventh Friday…

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