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

  • Trey Anastasio Releases New Quarantine Jam “A Wave of Hope”

    Trey Anastasio has been a bit quiet over the past two weeks compared to the…

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  • Coachella 2020 Will Not Be Happening Per Billboard

    Well, it looks like we’ll officially be postponing our major festival coverage until next year…

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  • Kraftwerk Cancels 2020 North American Tour Due to COVID-19

    Kraftwerk has announced that their upcoming North American tour has been canceled due to the…

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  • Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit Announce 2021 Tour Dates w/ Lucinda Williams

    Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit just released a new LP called Reunions and have…

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  • Killer Mike Speaks with Rolling Stone About ‘RTJ4’, Black Lives Matter, George Floyd & More

    Rolling Stone just published a special edition interview with Killer Mike following the murder of…

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