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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  • Trey Anastasio Releases New Quarantine Jam “…And Flew Away”

    Trey Anastasio just released a new song from his social isolation writing sessions, a new…

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  • Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) Has Passed Away at 73, R.I.P.

    It’s being reported that Peter Green, original founding member of Fleetwood Mac, has passed away…

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  • Phish Picks Baker’s Dozen Chocolate Night for Next ‘Dinner And A Movie’ Webcast

    For this week’s upcoming Phish livestream Dinner And A Movie webcast on Tuesday, July 28th,…

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  • SunSquabi Announces Two-Night Drive-In Run in Colorado

    SunSquabi are getting back on stage soon drive-in style with the announcement that they’ve booked…

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  • Watch Bill Frisell Trio Bless a Socially Distant Brooklyn Concert with “What The World Needs Now”

    Yesterday in Brooklyn, some extremely lucky music fans got to see the Bill Frisell Trio…

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