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

  • Aqueous Add Third Show for ‘Live At The Drive’ Socially Distant Run

    Aqueous recently announced they will be bringing their live show to The Transit Drive-In theater…

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  • Watch Grace Potter with Jackson Browne, Marcus King & Lucius Sing “Eachother ” on Late Show

    On last night’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Grace Potter recruited a rockstar ensemble of…

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  • Dead & Company Pick Wrigley Field 2017 for ‘One More Saturday Night’ Livestream

    Dead & Company will show the band’s July 1st, 2017 show from Wrigley Field in…

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  • Grateful Dead Pick ‘Crimson White & Indigo’ for Next Shakedown Stream & Oteil Burbridge on Pre-Show Chat

    The Grateful Dead has picked their next show for the Shakedown Stream weekly livestream celebrations,…

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  • Pretty Lights Breaks Social Media Silence to Support Black Lives Matter

    Electronic music fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of Derek Vincent Smith, otherwise known…

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