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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  • King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Release New Video “Some Of Us”

    “Some, some of us live. Some, some of us die. Assured everything turns into dust.”

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  • Watch Trey Anastasio Jam with The Roots on Fallon

    Phish frontman Trey Anastasio brought one of his new quarantine jams and Lonely Trip singles…

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  • Phish Revisits Chicago 2018 Night One for Next Dinner And A Movie Webcast

    Phish just announced that their next Dinner And A Movie livestream will feature the band’s…

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  • Phish Picks ’94 Gamehendge Show for Next Dinner And A Movie

    I hope you’re sitting down when you read this news: Phish is taking us back…

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  • Trey Anastasio Announces ‘Lonely Trip’ LP Culled From Isolation Sessions

    For Phish fans during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, we’ve had a dearth of new music…

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