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

  • Light from LOCKN’ Livestreams Happening All Weekend

    This weekend was scheduled to be this year’s LOCKN’ Festival before it was rescheduled to…

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  • Dead & Company Pick Dodger Stadium 2018 for Next ‘One More Saturday Night’ Livestream

    While this week’s Grateful Dead Shakedown Stream has been put on hiatus, this week’s Dead…

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  • The Disco Biscuits ‘Take You Out to the Ball Game’ Livestream

    The Disco Biscuits have announced their first live show back this upcoming Tuesday, June 23rd!…

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  • Watch Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit Play on Late Show Colbert

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit just recently released a new album recently called Reunions,…

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  • Black Lives Matter Gets a Grateful Dead ‘Steal Your Face’ Emblem

    Grateful Dead fans have long been known for their lives away from the music and…

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