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

  • L4LM Announces ‘Justice Comes Alive’ Virtual Festival For Equality

    Kudos to the team at Live For Live Music who just announced this weekend’s Justice…

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  • HUM Releases First New Album Since 1998

    Champaign, Illinois’ HUM just released a new album called Inlet, their first full length since…

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  • NOLA Drive-In Summer Concert Series: Tank & The Bangas, Galactic, & The Revivalists

    New Orleans has been one of the cities hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak, but…

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  • Phish ‘Dinner And A Movie’ Ep. 13: The Mann Philly 8/12/15

    Phish has announced that their next Dinner And A Movie webcast will feature their show…

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  • Cypress Hill Announces ‘Live from LA’ VR Livestream

    Cypress Hill will perform live to fans around the world tonight via MelodyVR, available on…

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