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

  • Mike Gordon & Leo Kottke Announce New Album ‘Noon’ & Share New Singles

    Mike Gordon teased us yesterday with a clip of him playing again with Leo Kottke,…

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  • Bassist Carl Dufrene (North Mississippi Allstars, Anders Osborne) Has Passed Away, R.I.P.

    Carl Dufrene, the bassist known for his work with North Mississippi Allstars and the Anders…

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  • Mike Gordon Posts New Clip with Leo Kottke

    Yesssss! Mike Gordon from Phish just posted a new clip on his socials showing him…

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  • Brendan Bayliss Plays Solo Guitar “Star Spangled Banner” at Wrigley Field

    This past weekend, Umphrey’s McGee guitarist and vocalist Brendan Bayliss got the honors by playing…

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  • Phish Picks San Francisco 2012 Run for Next Dinner And A Movie Webcast

    Phish has chosen their final night of the San Francisco run from 2012 for their…

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