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

  • Grateful Dead Launches ‘The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast’ Official Podcast

    Grateful Dead have announced their first ever official podcast, known from here on out as…

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  • Grateful Dead Pick Carter-Finley ’90 Show for Next Shakedown Stream & John Mayer For Pre-Show Chat

    Grateful Dead will return to this week’s Shakedown Stream with a show from the archive…

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  • Khruangbin Releases Remix of Beck’s “No Distraction” for His Birthday

    Today is Beck‘s birthday, and his buddies from Texas trio Khruangbin decided to deliver a…

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  • My Morning Jacket Announces New Album ‘The Waterfall II’ Out Friday

    My Morning Jacket have announced their first new LP since 2015, The Waterfall II, set…

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  • Neil Young Condemns Trump Campaign Using His Music at Mt. Rushmore Rally

    Neil Young sadly keeps getting pulled into Donald Trump‘s orbit against his wishes, as the…

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