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

  • Trey Anastasio Shares Transcendent “What’s The Use?” From The Beacon Jams Week #3 [VIDEO]

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

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  • Trey Anastasio Returns for Week #3 of Beacon Jams [SETLIST/NOTES]

    ~ WEEK #8 SETLIST ~ Trey Anastasio is about to kick off his third night…

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  • Phish Announces ‘Costume Set’ Special Dinner And A Movie for Halloween

    Phish has announced that their next upcoming Dinner And A Movie will be a full-on…

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  • Watch Four Tet from Sydney Opera House in 2016

    The official YouTube channel of the Sydney Opera House recently uploaded a full hour-long Four…

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  • King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Release “Automation” with Video/Stems for Remixing

    King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have readied the release of a new single called…

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