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:

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  • Lollapalooza 2020 Has Been Canceled

    Lollapalooza has been forced to cancel this year’s festival due to coronavirus COVID-19 concerns. In…

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  • Billy Strings Announce STREAMING STRINGS 2020 TOUR

    Billy Strings is one of those new artists that just doesn’t take a break for…

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  • Newport Folk Hosts Levon Helm’s 80th Birthday Celebration Webcast, Lineup Announced

    The team at Newport Folk Festival have announced a Newport Folk Revival set for this…

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  • New ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ Sequel Posts Official Trailer & Poster

    Looks like Bill & Ted Face the Music is due out this summer and today…

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  • Umphrey’s McGee Announces ‘Live in the Boondocks’ Livestreams

    Umphrey’s McGee have announced that they’ll be hosting two paid livestreams coming up featuring the…

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