Travis, James and Kevin are gaining some Instant Ancestors in this weeks episode! Learn more about why people collect old family portraits of people they don't even know, the many fashions in which these portraits were done and what it may have said about the status of the family.
In true Justuff fashion, several tangents about other types of interesting art are scattered throughout. 
Travis, James and Kevin are talking about the surprisingly lucrative and frustrating market of Bootlegs. Learn about what can make a bootleg MORE valuable than the genuine article and the ridiculous lengths people will go through to replicate toys, paintings, bronze and porcelain.
Also: - Pink Stormtroopers - The fake Tiffany crystal lamp story - ET the Ninja Turtle - Fake Currency Please be sure to rate and  New York City is not only one of the world’s largest cities, but also one of its largest artistic and cultural playgrounds. It’s no wonder it has produced some of the most iconic figures in the entire world of art. Of course, there are many musicians from New York we all know and love. The question is: do you know they are from New York? The complete list would go on for miles, but I’ve selected some of the most notable names. So, let’s meet some of the most popular musicians to ever come from the Big Apple.
NYC music scene is vibrant and diverse The music of New York is a major part of the American music industry as well as the global music scene. Genres such as jazz, rock, soul, R&B, funk, disco, blues, folk, classical and art music thrive and evolve in this metropolis. NY is the birthplace of genres such as salsa, hip hop, New York punk rock, and US new wave. If you are an aspiring musician who wants to kickstart his/her career, you can move to NYC with ease and try to land your big break. New York City is not only one of the world’s largest cities, but also one of its largest artistic and cultural playgrounds. It’s no wonder it has produced some of the most iconic figures in the entire world of art. Of course, there are many musicians from New York we all know and love. The question is: do you know they are from New York? The complete list would go on for miles, but I’ve selected some of the most notable names. So, let’s meet some of the most popular musicians to ever come from the Big Apple. NYC music scene is vibrant and diverse The music of New York is a major part of the American music industry as well as the global music scene. Genres such as jazz, rock, soul, R&B, funk, disco, blues, folk, classical and art music thrive and evolve in this metropolis. NY is the birthplace of genres such as salsa, hip hop, New York punk rock, and US new wave. If you are an aspiring musician who wants to kickstart his/her career, you can move to NYC with ease and try to land your big break. Famous musicians from New York you all know and love Lou Reed Lewis Allan Reed, the founder, lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of Velvet Underground, is one of NY’s music legends. He also had a five-decade long solo career, releasing 20 solo studio albums. Although his band was not commercially successful back in the day, it is now considered one of the most significant bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music and Reed one of rock music’s greatest poets. Reed was born in a Jewish family in Brooklyn and grew up in Road Island. Even though his parents were Jewish, he claimed his real god was rock’n’roll. Gene Simmons The name Chaim Witz probably doesn’t sound familiar unless you are a Kiss fan. But if I say Gene Simmons, it starts to ring a bell. And when you see his photo, you must recognize the man. He is the one with a freakishly long tongue who spits blood. And, yeah, he plays the bass guitar. All joking aside, Gene Simmons, a.k.a. The Demon, is best known as the bassist of Kiss, one of the most iconic bands from NYC. He is also a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer, actor, author, and reality star. He came to the US from Israel when he was a little boy became one of the most famous musicians from New York that ever lived. Patti Smith Patricia Lee Smith (also known as the “godmother of punk” and the "punk poet laureate") is a singer-songwriter who became an important part of the NYC punk rock scene in the 1970s. Similar to Lou Reed, she fused rock music and poetry. Her song "Because the Night", co-written by Bruce Springsteen, is one of her biggest hits. Back in 2005, Patti Smith was named a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. Smith got her place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two years later. Billy Joe lWilliam Martin Joel, nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his hit song, was born in The Bronx and grew up on Long Island. His father was a German immigrant, a classical pianist and a successful businessman and his mother is of British descent. His mother insisted that Joel take up piano lessons when he was a child, and man did it pay off. Today, he is a singer, songwriter, composer and pianist. We can thank Billy Joel for writing some of the most popular songs of the 1970s and making piano bars popular again. Jennifer Lopez Jennifer López is another well-known name in the music industry. She is a successful actress, singer, dancer, and producer. This multitalented artist started her rise to fame as a Fly Girl dancer on In Living Color in the early 90s. Her music can affect exercise motivation and liven up any party thanks to its mix of popular genres such as dance, hip-hop, RnB and latin. She landed her first lead role in the 1997 Selena biopic for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She also became the first Latin actress to ever earn over 1 million dollars for a movie. Today, Lopez is one of the few musicians from New York with an equally successful film and music career. Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, was born in Manhattan, New York City to a Catholic family. By the tender age of 14, she was already performing at open mike nights in clubs and bars. While today, in her early thirties, she performs in some of the best music venues in NYC and around the world. Gaga came to mainstream attention with her hit “Just Dance” in 2009. Today, Gaga is a famous singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer, known for her unconventional, provocative work, and visual experimentation. She is the proud owner of 9 Grammys, a BAFTA Award, 3 Brit Awards, 2 Golden Globes, 13 MTV Video Music Awards, an Oscar, as well as several Guinness World Records. Jay Z Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is a famous rapper, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and record executive from Brooklyn. In 1995, Jay Z founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records. A year later, he released his first studio album “Reasonable Doubt” that exploded him onto the music scene. He is not only one of the most famous musicians from New York, but also one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed musicians of all time. Jay Z and his equally talented wife Beyoncé make one of the richest and most powerful couples in the music world. As I mentioned, this list is practically never-ending. And the majority of popular NY musicians who are still with us have not forgotten their hometown – they still like to perform in NY, even those who don’t live here anymore. So, if you are a music fan or want your name to be on some future list, call DA Moving NYC and become a New Yorker. Remember that most names form our list were discovered right here in NY.  Providence, RI: WaterFire Providence announces the details for the full lighting on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The full lighting is sponsored in part by Cox Business. Sunset is at 8:24 pm. The fires will be lit shortly thereafter and burn until midnight.
WaterFire Providence is thrilled to have long time sponsor and community partner Cox Business return for the 2019 season. “Cox Business provides Data, Voice and Video services to businesses across Rhode Island, including healthcare providers, K-12, and higher education, financial institutions, and local governments. Services are delivered over our more than 6,000 network miles throughout the state, a result of the nearly half a billion dollars that Cox has invested in the past decade. The network includes an extensive fiber backbone – there are more than 200 miles of fiber on Aquidneck Island alone. Cox has been consistently recognized for its leadership among small/midsize business data service providers, its commitment to diversity and its contribution to Rhode Island’s communities. Cox Charities has provided nearly $6 million in cash and in-kind support to organizations in the northeast that support after-school and summer learning.” Take a walking tour with our knowledgeable interns and volunteers to get an inside look into the history, theory of design and management of WaterFire. Tours begin at 4:30 and 5:00 pm; book now by making a reservation waterfire.org/walkingtours. For a donation of $15 registrants will walk the length of the canal with a tour guide and land at the basin just in time for lighting. The WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza, in partnership with Bryce Studio, is happening again on both Washington Street and Steeple Street from 6:00 - 11:30 pm., this outdoor artisan fair will showcase some of the great artwork created in Rhode Island in mediums such as glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more. The WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza will offer visitors the opportunity to support the local arts economy by purchasing work by Rhode Island-based artists. The WaterFire Music Stage on Steeple Street will feature Hollow Turtle, “they bring a ruckus to a traditional bluegrass style while tying it all together with tightly wound vocal harmonies...” Hollow Turtle is Alfie Purcell, acoustic guitar; Joe Cappelletti, upright bass; Nick Preite, mandolin; and James Cappelletti & Ben Richard on fiddle. Performances will start at 6:30 pm. Visit the WaterFire Marketplace on Canal Street and help light up Providence. Support WaterFire with a donation or a purchase of locally designed apparel, glassware, and gifts. Pin where you are from on Map Center’s maps and watch glass blowing by Gather Glass. The Starry, Starry Night Installation will shine brightly in Memorial Park. Join thousands of WaterFire visitors in Memorial Park where the public is encouraged to add their own light to the night. For a small donation to WaterFire, make a wish upon a star or place your very own message and luminaria candle lantern in the park. The park will be aglow with hanging blue stars and a constellation of twinkling luminaria candle lanterns below. WaterFire Signature Performers will include:
### WaterFire is an independent, non-profit arts organization whose mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement, and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire for all to enjoy. The powerful work of art is installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence as a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance. To learn more about WaterFire or make a donation visit https://watefire.org or https://www.facebook.com/waterfireprovidence. 
Kevin and the guys recently acquired a large vintage camera collection spanning over 4,000 total pieces, so he needed to call in the experts for help! James brings in his friend, Dr. Russ Young, to dig help sort through the piles of vintage cameras and talk about his career devoted to photography.
ALSO: - Obscure and rare finds from the collection - How Russ first got into photography because of the flu and a meteor shower - Mail based portfolio critiques - Dr. Young's extensive study of the Soft Focus Lense - Cautions against YouTube advice
With music from: Sugar Cones, 61 Ghosts, The Can't Nots,
The Copacetics, Brunt Of It, Amazing Royal Crowns, The Safes, Russ Carrick, The Schemers, Neutral Nation, The Proletariat, The Jabbers / GG Allin & the Jabbers, The Evil Streaks, and Deer Tick 
Travis, James and Kevin welcome their friend, art collector and jewelry artist, JC. JC has had his own art featured in prominent Chelsea galleries throughout his career. He brings unique perspective with his background as both a collector and artist, so naturally Kevin and Travis want to tap it for all they can!
ALSO: - Custom Grillz - Getting burned out on the scene - Buying the art vs. Buying the artist - Is contemporary art a SCAM |
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