Jim's new bar "Belushi's"

[Steam McQueen]

- Jim and two partners opened a bar in South Fort Myers, Florida. Formerly known as the Ballyorney Castle at 13851 S. Tamiami Trail, it's now called
The Tilted Kilt.


www.facebook.com/TiltedKiltFortMyers

Belushi decked the club with "Blues Brothers" memorabilia from his collection and from Dan Aykroyd's, from his days on the road with Jim's brother, John. There's items from John's wife, Judy's, personal collection and memorabilia from "Saturday Night Live."

www.news-press.com/story/life/food/2014/04/08/belushis-opening-with-music-comedy-above-the-tilted-kilt/7490889/

Here's a pic from that article ...





So Jim still has his model

Belushi's is located above The Tilted Kilt, and is only accessible through the fire escape at the back of the building. The restaurant, bar, outdoor patio and stage are open Wednesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. The only exception is Sunday, and Monday nights during football season, when Belushi's becomes "The Bears Cave."

www.jimbelushi.ws/

Get cozy with Jim Belushi at his new music and comedy club, Belushi’s, when it kicks off with a grand opening VIP party on Friday. Southwest Florida can join the fun on Wednesday, April 16, when the club opens to the public. Belushi developed the bar and club in the upper level of the The Tilted Kilt.

The website is coming soon at BelushisLive.com (nothing there yet)

[flcl64]

I think this model is what we all strive for when making Bluesmobiles. If anyone here gets a chance to see it up close, take close up pictures of every detail for reference!

There were other miniature models though, I think I remember reading about one that they used specifically so they could copy it when painting the real ones for the movie. So maybe those are the ones we want for reference. Still great since it's an actual set piece done by the same guys who did the real one! Maybe this is the last Bluesmobile...

(this might go in a different forum section but the picture's here)

[Steam McQueen]

Apr 11, 2014 23:18:05 GMT -5 flcl64 said:

I think this model is what we all strive for when making Bluesmobiles. If anyone here gets a chance to see it up close, take close up pictures of every detail for reference! There were other miniature models though,

There may have been as many as 5 Bluesmobile models. The one in the post above is Jim's and should therefore be the same one he showed us in the video of a tour of the According to Jim set ...





Jim says it's the one that did the backflip. From this video around the 3:28 mark ...





The model from bluesmobile.net (website now defunct) was quite amazing ...





Check out some model info here ...
bluesmobiles.proboards.com/thread/1081/cob-steve-beshekas-blumo-model
bluesmobiles.proboards.com/thread/1087/cob-jim-belushi-blumo-model

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The Tilted Kilt, I didn't know it was a major franchise operation ...

President Ron Lynch says in the next 12 months, there will probably be 100 pubs open — and not just in the U.S. Canada has one Tilted Kilt location open with three more under construction. “We are truly becoming more than just a U.S. company,” Lynch says. Now in 22 states and four more by the end of the year, he hopes to have 300 pubs open within five years.

So it sounds like Jim and his partners own the South Fort Myers location.

Belushi developed the bar and club in the upper level of the The Tilted Kilt, which his cousin, Chris Karakosta, and friend, Steve Birger, opened on March 27 at the former Ballyorney Castle at 13851 S. Tamiami Trail in south Fort Myers.

The main part of it being the regular restaurant part with the girls in kilts and what have ya ...





And upstairs at the back will be "Belushi's" ...

Actor/Comedian Jim Belushi, along with his cousin, local restaurateur, Chris Karakosta and best friend, Steve Birger, will open the first, the original, no imitation, booze, blues and burger joint: Belushi’s. With room for just over 125, Belushi’s will be the premier intimate music and comedy room in Southwest Florida. Belushi’s will feature an eclectic array of live music Wednesday through Saturday, with the hottest in standup comedy, hosted by funnyman, Danny Beven, the first weekend of every month. The website Coming Soon at BelushisLive.com will have all the upcoming venues.

Belushi’s, is a cozy joint, lined with Chicago red brick and boasts never before seen memorabilia from Jim’s, Dan Aykroyd’s and John’s wife Judy’s personal collections, like the original ’45 from John’s first band in high school, “The Ravens”. Other exclusive items include, both backstage and production photos from SNL and The Blues Brothers, as well as the original model of the infamous “Bluesmobile”, used in the film’s iconic chase scene.

The new stage at Belushi's, on the upper level of The Tilted Kilt, was designed to look like the 'Blues Brothers' stage.

^ Ha, I wonder if they'll have chicken wire

[flcl64]

I think I read that the Bluesmobile.net model was the one they used for paint reference. I found a folder and I have all the pictures saved I think.

[Steam McQueen]

- Official opening is tonight. Here's another shot of the model ...

The new stage at Belushi’s, on the upper level of The Tilted Kilt, was designed to look like the “Blues Brothers” stage, which Jim’s brother John was known for.

I'm not sure what Blues Brothers stage they're referring to. You'll see it in the video at the bottom but it doesn't remind me of Bob's, the Ballroom, or Joilet. Maybe an SNL stage?


Here's a couple of interview vids with shots of some of the great pictures on the walls.







There was a VIP party last Friday and Jim got 'er goin' on stage. I think it's the first time I've ever seen Jim blowin' the harp. Nice intro reference to Jake. The tune is You're So Fine by Little Walter.





And the homepage is now up and running.

- www.belushislive.com/

[Steam McQueen]

- "Belushi's" had strayed away from the live music somewhat and had become a full-time comedy club, and by all accounts it is a successful venture. The same can't be said for the Tilted Kilt restaurant which occupies the main floor of the building (Belushi's is upstairs). They aren't making ends met so have closed, and by default, Belushi's had to cancel upcoming shows and I guess the future of Belushi's at that location is uncertain.




- www.facebook.com/belushisfortmyers/

- www.naplesnews.com/entertainment/restaurants/Tilted-Kilt-Belushis-Comedy-Bar-shut-down-due-to-declining-sales-364019751.html


Hopefully they get it straightened out, I'd still like to wind up there one day and just soak in the atmosphere, and cheeseburgers and beer Lots of pics and memorabilia around in there, and you can see some of the pics at the website.





- belushiscomedybar.com/

[Ghostbluesman (Ghostsoldier)]

Is the model still there?

Rob

[58hemifury]

The tilted Kilt is a chain, I passed one in PA when I was on my way to see gtopat last weekend.