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

  • Foo Fighters Debut New Song “Shame Shame” and Announce New Album

    Foo Fighters were the musical guest on last night’s Saturday Night Live with host Dave…

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  • Trey Anastasio Brings Back Ghosts of the Forest for Week #5 of The Beacon Jams [SETLIST/NOTES]

    ~ WEEK #8 SETLIST ~ Trey Anastasio is back for his fifth week in a…

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  • Trey Anastasio Kicks Off Week #4 of The Beacon Jams [SETLIST/NOTES]

    ~ WEEK #8 SETLIST ~ Trey Anastasio is back for his fourth week in a…

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  • Tim Heidecker’s Character in ‘Moonbase 8’ Was A Phish Fan

    I’ve been excited to watch the new series coming soon called Moonbase 8 featuring Fred…

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  • Trey Anastasio Shares “The Way I Feel” from Beacon Jams Week #3 [WATCH]

    Trey Anastasio is in the midst of his Beacon Jams run in New York and…

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