Ken Whelan
@kenwhelan.bsky.social
Musician, teacher, conductor, arranger, composer.
Not necessarily in that or indeed any order.
I play lots of things.
I like to inspire others to find their creative voice.
Not necessarily in that or indeed any order.
I play lots of things.
I like to inspire others to find their creative voice.
Well Mr Bear, I think our album launch was a huge success.
Tolka Hot Club
Thanks to special guests aondotrio 🎷and to everyone who joined us tonight.
It was one of those special nights.
❤️🎶
Tolka Hot Club
Thanks to special guests aondotrio 🎷and to everyone who joined us tonight.
It was one of those special nights.
❤️🎶
November 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Well Mr Bear, I think our album launch was a huge success.
Tolka Hot Club
Thanks to special guests aondotrio 🎷and to everyone who joined us tonight.
It was one of those special nights.
❤️🎶
Tolka Hot Club
Thanks to special guests aondotrio 🎷and to everyone who joined us tonight.
It was one of those special nights.
❤️🎶
We have an album launch night lined up for next month!
So excited to play these tunes again.
Tolka Hot Club
Sunday 23rd November
Bello Bar
Special guests - aondotrio
So excited to play these tunes again.
Tolka Hot Club
Sunday 23rd November
Bello Bar
Special guests - aondotrio
October 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We have an album launch night lined up for next month!
So excited to play these tunes again.
Tolka Hot Club
Sunday 23rd November
Bello Bar
Special guests - aondotrio
So excited to play these tunes again.
Tolka Hot Club
Sunday 23rd November
Bello Bar
Special guests - aondotrio
I’ve posted several versions of this tune before, but this is the first time for the album version.
Valse Bohbel was written (by me) as a piece of incidental music that wouldn’t sound out of place in early 20th century Paris.
youtu.be/A_HVoA72P2k?si
Valse Bohbel was written (by me) as a piece of incidental music that wouldn’t sound out of place in early 20th century Paris.
youtu.be/A_HVoA72P2k?si
Valse Bohbel
YouTube video by The Tolka Hot Club - Topic
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’ve posted several versions of this tune before, but this is the first time for the album version.
Valse Bohbel was written (by me) as a piece of incidental music that wouldn’t sound out of place in early 20th century Paris.
youtu.be/A_HVoA72P2k?si
Valse Bohbel was written (by me) as a piece of incidental music that wouldn’t sound out of place in early 20th century Paris.
youtu.be/A_HVoA72P2k?si
So happy that our debut album Tolka Hot Club is album of the week on Lyric FM Marty in the Morning
Thanks to Marty and all of the team who will be playing music from the album throughout the week.
linktr.ee/thetolkahotc...
#thetolkahotclub
Thanks to Marty and all of the team who will be playing music from the album throughout the week.
linktr.ee/thetolkahotc...
#thetolkahotclub
July 28, 2025 at 9:49 AM
So happy that our debut album Tolka Hot Club is album of the week on Lyric FM Marty in the Morning
Thanks to Marty and all of the team who will be playing music from the album throughout the week.
linktr.ee/thetolkahotc...
#thetolkahotclub
Thanks to Marty and all of the team who will be playing music from the album throughout the week.
linktr.ee/thetolkahotc...
#thetolkahotclub
We received some amazing news today.
Will share on Monday but it’s a big deal for us.
After so long shouting into the void, I feel the universe is actually listening.
Will share on Monday but it’s a big deal for us.
After so long shouting into the void, I feel the universe is actually listening.
July 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
We received some amazing news today.
Will share on Monday but it’s a big deal for us.
After so long shouting into the void, I feel the universe is actually listening.
Will share on Monday but it’s a big deal for us.
After so long shouting into the void, I feel the universe is actually listening.
I’ve become even more certain lately that Dublin is just an amorphous teleporting stop/go system trying to gain sentience.
July 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I’ve become even more certain lately that Dublin is just an amorphous teleporting stop/go system trying to gain sentience.
Our debut album, Tolka Hot Club, will be featured tonight and throughout the week on Blue Of The Night on RTÉ lyric fm
We would like to thank Bernard Clarke for his support in showcasing music by independent artists. Having the ability to reach a national radio audience is amazing.
Tune in!
We would like to thank Bernard Clarke for his support in showcasing music by independent artists. Having the ability to reach a national radio audience is amazing.
Tune in!
June 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Our debut album, Tolka Hot Club, will be featured tonight and throughout the week on Blue Of The Night on RTÉ lyric fm
We would like to thank Bernard Clarke for his support in showcasing music by independent artists. Having the ability to reach a national radio audience is amazing.
Tune in!
We would like to thank Bernard Clarke for his support in showcasing music by independent artists. Having the ability to reach a national radio audience is amazing.
Tune in!
So, we’re a week on from the release of our debut album (Tolka Hot Club) and response has been great so far.
Why not have a listen and maybe buy a copy to support
independent artists.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Why not have a listen and maybe buy a copy to support
independent artists.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Tolka Hot Club, by The Tolka Hot Club
11 track album
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com
June 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So, we’re a week on from the release of our debut album (Tolka Hot Club) and response has been great so far.
Why not have a listen and maybe buy a copy to support
independent artists.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Why not have a listen and maybe buy a copy to support
independent artists.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Hey, that’s us!
Did I mention that the Tolka Hot Club have released their debut album and that it's available on Bandcamp?
Did I mention that it is brilliant?
Oh, and did I mention that it's my photo, on the cover?
Go on, buy it, support the local arts!
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Did I mention that it is brilliant?
Oh, and did I mention that it's my photo, on the cover?
Go on, buy it, support the local arts!
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Tolka Hot Club, by The Tolka Hot Club
11 track album
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Hey, that’s us!
So, response to our debut album has been very encouraging.
Thanks to all who have bought one.
Every sale means so much to us.
We funded this all ourselves, no record company and honestly every time another album is sold it makes us feel like legitimate artists.
Thanks to all who have bought one.
Every sale means so much to us.
We funded this all ourselves, no record company and honestly every time another album is sold it makes us feel like legitimate artists.
June 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
So, response to our debut album has been very encouraging.
Thanks to all who have bought one.
Every sale means so much to us.
We funded this all ourselves, no record company and honestly every time another album is sold it makes us feel like legitimate artists.
Thanks to all who have bought one.
Every sale means so much to us.
We funded this all ourselves, no record company and honestly every time another album is sold it makes us feel like legitimate artists.
Friday the 13th was quite a day.
We finally launched our long awaited debut album, simply titled Tolka Hot Club on Bandcamp.
Sure have a listen and maybe you might like to buy a CD.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
We finally launched our long awaited debut album, simply titled Tolka Hot Club on Bandcamp.
Sure have a listen and maybe you might like to buy a CD.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Tolka Hot Club, by The Tolka Hot Club
11 track album
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com
June 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Friday the 13th was quite a day.
We finally launched our long awaited debut album, simply titled Tolka Hot Club on Bandcamp.
Sure have a listen and maybe you might like to buy a CD.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
We finally launched our long awaited debut album, simply titled Tolka Hot Club on Bandcamp.
Sure have a listen and maybe you might like to buy a CD.
thetolkahotclub.bandcamp.com/album/tolka-...
Hello from Innsbruck. Playing at the accordion world championships this week. It’s been 12 years since I’ve been here, still as amazing as I remember it.
May 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hello from Innsbruck. Playing at the accordion world championships this week. It’s been 12 years since I’ve been here, still as amazing as I remember it.
Holy moly, well hello again.
Mostly posting about music these days and the revolutionary concept of being nice to others where possible.
Mostly posting about music these days and the revolutionary concept of being nice to others where possible.
May 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Holy moly, well hello again.
Mostly posting about music these days and the revolutionary concept of being nice to others where possible.
Mostly posting about music these days and the revolutionary concept of being nice to others where possible.
The soundtrack from Twin Peaks got me through Leaving Cert and college. There was so much in it that everyone play was a voyage of discovery.
Genius level work by Angelo Badalamenti that worked so well with the lyrical writing of David Lynch.
What a legacy.
Genius level work by Angelo Badalamenti that worked so well with the lyrical writing of David Lynch.
What a legacy.
January 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The soundtrack from Twin Peaks got me through Leaving Cert and college. There was so much in it that everyone play was a voyage of discovery.
Genius level work by Angelo Badalamenti that worked so well with the lyrical writing of David Lynch.
What a legacy.
Genius level work by Angelo Badalamenti that worked so well with the lyrical writing of David Lynch.
What a legacy.
I love little badges (the cool kids call them pins these days) and this one really struck a chord (pun very much intended)
December 28, 2024 at 11:16 PM
I love little badges (the cool kids call them pins these days) and this one really struck a chord (pun very much intended)
That time I was playing Christmas music…in June!
December 4, 2024 at 6:32 PM
That time I was playing Christmas music…in June!
As we have moved into December I can finally break out the Christmas music on Classic Sunday on Dublin South FM
Along with festive treats I’ll have great new music from @deltasax.bsky.social
@paulhoneymusic.bsky.social
…
Along with festive treats I’ll have great new music from @deltasax.bsky.social
@paulhoneymusic.bsky.social
…
December 1, 2024 at 3:39 PM
As we have moved into December I can finally break out the Christmas music on Classic Sunday on Dublin South FM
Along with festive treats I’ll have great new music from @deltasax.bsky.social
@paulhoneymusic.bsky.social
…
Along with festive treats I’ll have great new music from @deltasax.bsky.social
@paulhoneymusic.bsky.social
…
I’m preparing my radio show for this Sunday…which is in December.
Time to break out the Christmas music!
It’s one of my favourite shows of the year.
Any excuse to play music by Vince Guaraldi from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Time to break out the Christmas music!
It’s one of my favourite shows of the year.
Any excuse to play music by Vince Guaraldi from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
November 27, 2024 at 11:39 PM
I’m preparing my radio show for this Sunday…which is in December.
Time to break out the Christmas music!
It’s one of my favourite shows of the year.
Any excuse to play music by Vince Guaraldi from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Time to break out the Christmas music!
It’s one of my favourite shows of the year.
Any excuse to play music by Vince Guaraldi from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
MJ always seems to capture a moment so well.
One of my favourite live bands around is the fantastic Tolka Hot Club, and earlier this year, I got the chance to photograph them in the Unitarian Church, Dublin.
What a wonderful night that was.
#IrishMusicParty
What a wonderful night that was.
#IrishMusicParty
November 25, 2024 at 12:36 AM
MJ always seems to capture a moment so well.
I’m on board with this
What about this for an idea, instead of grifting strangers and demonizing marginalized groups, we promoted stuff we like without making anyone pay for it and tried to treat people with some decency?
Too wild?
Too wild?
November 24, 2024 at 1:10 PM
I’m on board with this
I always enjoy the moment of quiet calm before a rehearsal begins.
A moment to reflect before the madness.
#musicaldirector
A moment to reflect before the madness.
#musicaldirector
November 22, 2024 at 6:29 AM
I always enjoy the moment of quiet calm before a rehearsal begins.
A moment to reflect before the madness.
#musicaldirector
A moment to reflect before the madness.
#musicaldirector
This is the tired reflection of a guy who has lost track of how many rehearsals/classes he’s done this week.
He’s still hoping you’ll come and see The Tolka Hot Club in Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club tomorrow.
4-6pm
❤️🎶
He’s still hoping you’ll come and see The Tolka Hot Club in Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club tomorrow.
4-6pm
❤️🎶
November 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
This is the tired reflection of a guy who has lost track of how many rehearsals/classes he’s done this week.
He’s still hoping you’ll come and see The Tolka Hot Club in Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club tomorrow.
4-6pm
❤️🎶
He’s still hoping you’ll come and see The Tolka Hot Club in Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club tomorrow.
4-6pm
❤️🎶
So, I play in a band (several actually but that’s another story) and we’ve got an afternoon gig this Sunday.
The Tolka Hot Club featuring Singer Raimonda
Sunday 17th November at Arthur’s.
4-6pm
The Tolka Hot Club featuring Singer Raimonda
Sunday 17th November at Arthur’s.
4-6pm
November 14, 2024 at 12:03 AM
So, I play in a band (several actually but that’s another story) and we’ve got an afternoon gig this Sunday.
The Tolka Hot Club featuring Singer Raimonda
Sunday 17th November at Arthur’s.
4-6pm
The Tolka Hot Club featuring Singer Raimonda
Sunday 17th November at Arthur’s.
4-6pm
Hello peoples, haven't really got into things here that much yet.
November 12, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Hello peoples, haven't really got into things here that much yet.
Forgot I had an account here!
August 14, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Forgot I had an account here!