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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  • REPORT: Coachella Likely to Postpone to 2021

    Bloomberg is reporting that Coachella is working to secure the same headliners they had planned…

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  • Grateful Dead Picks Buffalo ’90 for Next ‘Shakedown Stream’ Webcast

    The Grateful Dead gang are continuing their Shakedown Stream series this Friday with the selection…

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  • Radiohead Showing ‘Live at the Astoria’ London 1994 Show for Next #StayHome Livestream

    For tomorrow’s new Radiohead livestream, the band is dipping back into their official releases for…

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  • PHOTOS / RECAP: Pearl Jam @ XL Center, Hartford, CT 10/25/13

    Pearl Jam, Macklemore, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Ben Gibbard & More Join ‘All In WA: A Concert for COVID Relief’ [RESCHEDULED]

    Similar to the just-announced benefit for Colorado featuring a who’s who of artists coming together…

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  • Baauer Releases New Single & Video: “REACHUPDONTSTOP”

    Baauer is out today with his new single from his upcoming LP, PLANET’S MAD, this…

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