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

  • Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire Announce 2021 Miraculous Supernatural Tour Dates

    Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire have announced their rescheduled dates for their Miraculous Supernatural…

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    Dave Chappelle has released a new comedy special on Netflix called 8:46, recorded last week…

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  • “Gotta Stay in the Car!” Scenes from Marc Rebillet’s First Drive-In Theatre Show

    Last night Marc Rebillet became the first artist to begin a national tour following the…

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  • The Flaming Lips Design COVID-19 Merch, Test Concept Live on Late Show Colbert

    The other day I caught wind that The Flaming Lips designed some new merch for…

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  • SiriusXM’s PhishRadio Announces New Weekly Show with The Bunny

    For Phish fans who’ve had the pleasure of attending one of the band’s numerous festivals…

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