The Justin Veatch Fund

04/10/2026

Interesting creative observation from James Taylor who is a traveling journeyman of music.

03/29/2026

Getting ready for 2026 music scholarship awards. The application deadline of April 15th is fast approaching for at least three $1,200 music scholarships. https://www.thejustinveatchfund.org/general-7

03/23/2026

Attention graduating high school seniors! The deadline for applying for a 2026 Justin Veatch Fund $1,200 Music Scholarship is only three weeks away. Apply at thejustinveatchfund.org

03/06/2026

The Justin Veatch Fund will award at least three new $1,200 music scholarships in June. Application deadline is April 15th. Applications available online at thejustinveatchfund.org.

02/28/2026

A recent interview with Justin's father who is also the author of The Dyer Island Boys.

In this deeply moving episode, Vinnie sits down with Jeffrey Veatch, author of The Dyer Island Boys, to discuss the true-life inspiration behind his novel se...

02/28/2026

We mourn the loss of pop music icon Neil Sedaka.

He sang and co-wrote some of the definitive teenage anthems of the 1950s and early ’60s, including “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” and then reinvented his career in the ’70s.

02/06/2026

In this deeply moving episode, Vinnie sits down with Jeffrey Veatch, author of The Dyer Island Boys, to discuss the true-life inspiration behind his novel se...

01/16/2026

Remembering Bob Weir.

The Beatles artist shared a heartfelt message on social media about the last time they saw each other.

01/11/2026

Bob Weir, founding member of The Grateful Dead, dies at age 78.

Bob Weir, one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78, his representative confirms to USA TODAY.

12/08/2025

Hooray for Ron Howard and Jacob Burns Film Center. Mentoring is what it's all about

12/02/2025

After we lost Justin to an accidental drug overdose death at age 17, we created The Justin Veatch Fund to honor his legacy. Since 2009, we've awarded 79 music scholarships and built programs to encourage young people to take better care of themselves and each other and look out for the dangers of substance abuse.

We need a little help to keep doing this work! Every donation helps keep our scholarship program alive. Consider a gift this to help young musicians in our community get their start and make their impact: https://www.thejustinveatchfund.org/donate