Thank you to Palmyra Delran for spinning our single with Carla Olson, “Is It True” on her fantastic show yesterday in Little Steven’s Underground Garage. CD now available, vinyl out November 14. tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com

Thank you to Little Steven and crew for all these spins of our single with Carla Olson, “Is It True” on the “Coolest Songs In The World” channel at SiriusXM last week!

Even though our recording session scheduled today was canceled at the last minute, TILLI and I met for tea and to discuss future plans.

Here’s Jonathan Lea’s rough sketches for the TPS roundel and the “Come Some Christmas Eve Or Halloween” graphics.

‘Tis the season, Happy Halloween! “It’s no surprise Tall Poppy Syndrome’s debut single hits what needs hittin.’” 10 SONGS

Thank you to Rodney Bingenheimer for including Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome’s single “Is It True” last night on his “Best Of” show in Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Rodney world-premiered the track one year ago this week. CD now available, vinyl out 11/14. tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com

With former Beach Boy Blondie Chaplin at the Brian Wilson concert six years ago at The Greek Theatre. Blondie and I reminisced about our dear departed friend Nick Walusko and it was really nice when Blondie later dedicated "Feel Flows" to Nick during the show.

Seen here wearing my “The Music Authority” shirt, singer TILLI (the “mystery girl” in Roy Orbison’s official video for “She’s A Mystery To Me”) has teamed up with Grammy-winner Marvin Etzioni and moi for a new single which will be released on vinyl in early 2026.

Thank you to Jack Riley at WPRK FM in Orlando for including our singles “Is It True” (with Carla Olson) and “This Time Tomorrow” last night in this fantastic set along with great tracks by The Kinks, The Bee Gees, The Byrds, Dwight Twilley Band and Gene Clark and Carla!

Listen for “Is It True” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome on “Magic Transistor Radio” airing tonight at 7 PM (ET) on WPRK 91.5 FM in Winter Park, Florida.

“There’s a touch of psychedelia of course but also insistently strong hooks throughout.” POPROCK RECORD (CANADA) distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

“Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome deserve oh many glances for their faux 60s faux new wave - actually making it perfect, guitar pop.” Thank you to arts, music and culture site OUTSIDELEFT for including “Is It True” on their “Week In Music” playlist! @outsideleft.bsky.social

“Is It True” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome was mastered one year ago today at Abbey Road Studios in London by Grammy-winning engineer Sean Magee. The deluxe CD single is now available at the Tres Melo Musique web shop. tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com

Thank you to The Music Authority Radio in Florida where “Is It True” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome is #3 on their chart this week. Deluxe CD is now available at our web shop. tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com

“One of the better Kinks covers to reach these dedicatedly followin' ears.” 10 SONGS

I’ll be joining Ann Magnuson for “The Luv Show” 30th Anniversary performances, along with Kristian Hoffman, Joe Berardi and new addition Marc Doten, at Zebulon in Los Angeles this December. These shows will sell out, tickets available now.

ICYMI, Carla Olson and Jonathan Lea discuss their single “Is It True,” Bob Dylan, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Gene Clark, the 1960s, upcoming projects and more with Angie Moon at The Diversity Of Classic Rock. @angiemoon.bsky.social crazyonclassicrock.com/2025/08/05/i...

I met with TILLI today to go over details for our upcoming recording project with Grammy-winning record producer Marvin Etzioni. Stay tuned for info.

“‘Is It True’ is a masterful blend of homage and innovation. It captures the spirit of the original while introducing new elements that enhance its appeal.” SECOND SCENE Available at tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com.

Thank you to Mod Radio UK where our single “Let It Ride” (written by Barry Gibb and Vince Melouney) has been in rotation for over two years.

Celebrating legendary record producer Shel Talmy (The Kinks, The Who, The Creation) today on his birthday. It was always a privilege getting to work on recordings produced by Shel. Photo by Paul Kopf.

Thanks to the Kinda Kinks website for posting the link to my joint interview with Carla Olson at The Diversity Of Classic Rock. www.kindakinks.net/news-rumors.php

Carla Olson and Jonathan Lea discuss their single “Is It True,” Bob Dylan, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Gene Clark, the 1960s, upcoming projects and more in this new interview with Angie Moon at The Diversity Of Classic Rock. @angiemoon.bsky.social

"Is It True" graphics are now available as a set of three 1.25" buttons ("badges" to our Mod friends in the UK.) The button images include "Carla," the Tall Poppy Syndrome roundel and the "Is It True" cover art. Now available at our Bandcamp shop.

Thank you to Little Steven and crew for spinning “Is It True” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome last night on the “Coolest Songs In The World” channel at SiriusXM! CD available now! tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com

“Is It True” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome is back on the radio charts! Thank you to The Music Authority Radio in Florida where the song is Top Ten this week. CD now available at our web shop. tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com

For those of you in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, the Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome deluxe CD single is now available at Freakbeat Records in Sherman Oaks! @freakbeatrecords.com

By request, copies of the Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome “Is It True” deluxe CD single signed by both Carla and me are now available at my Big Cartel shop. thejonathanleashop.bigcartel.com

My Eastwood Mandocaster, ready to rock at REDCAT at Disney Hall a few years ago.

Listen for “Is It True” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome on Ukrainian radio show “Crankin’ Up” airing this week on several stations in Europe and the UK.

A few of you have asked about the possibility of getting the “Is It True” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome CD with my signature added so this option is now available exclusively at the Tres Melo Musique shop. tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com/product/carl...

Carla Olson & Tall Poppy Syndrome’s deluxe CD single “Is It True” drops Aug 1, featuring Clem Burke (Blondie) & Vince Melouney (Bee Gees). Includes signed art card, sticker & hi-res audio download. zurl.co/KL09a

Thanks to Rodney Bingenheimer for spinning Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome’s single “Is It True” (along with a track by Clem’s “other band”) on his “Best Of” show last night in Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Deluxe CD release coming soon!

A limited CD single release of Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome’s “Is It True” (designated a “Coolest Song In The World” at Little Steven’s Underground Garage) will be available in August.

Thanks to Little Steven and crew at “The Coolest Songs In The World” channel on SiriusXM for all the spins of our single with Carla Olson, “Is It True” last week!

For a second week, Rodney Bingenheimer’s show in Little Steven’s Underground Garage included two songs that I played on. Last night, it was “Dreamy” by Tilli and “Little By Little” by Tony Marsico. Thank you Rodney and Julio!

Thanks to Rodney Bingenheimer for spinning “Is It True,” our single with Carla Olson, countless times over the last ten months including last night’s show in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

Listen for Tony Marsico and the Ugly Thingz’ new single “Goodbye To Lonely Town” (with me on electric 12-string and Melanie Vammen of The Pandoras on the organ) on the fantastic UK radio show “Imaginarium” airing Saturday at 10 AM (UK) on Rock Radio UK.

Thanks to Little Steven and crew at “The Coolest Songs In The World” channel on SiriusXM for spinning our single with Carla Olson, “Is It True” again this morning, marking nine months of airplay (and several hundred spins) there!

Clem Burke and I recorded the basic track for “Is It True” with Carla Olson singing a guide vocal one year ago today. Clem wasn’t feeling well but still showed up and nailed the track on the first take. This would end up being the last time I would see him. Photo by Mark Wheaton.

As guest editor at Magnet magazine a few years ago, I wrote this piece on the late great Mick Ronson who was born 79 years ago today.

On a break during rehearsals with Dave Davies at his house overlooking the Bristol Channel in Devon, twelve years ago today.

Thanks to French radio show “Voix de Garage” for including Tony Marsico and The Ugly Thingz’ new single “Goodbye To Lonely Town” (with me on 12-string) this week!

Thanks to the Garage d’Or where Tony Marsico’s new single “Goodbye To Lonely Town” is already #1. In addition to Tony, the track features Loren Molinare and me on guitars, Rob Klonel on drums and Melanie Vammen on organ.

Thanks to Little Steven and crew for all the spins of our single with Carla Olson, “Is It True” at “The Coolest Songs In The World” channel last week!

My Satisfaction’s Been Confirmed. Photo by Harold Sherrick.

It’s great to see Tony Marsico and The Ugly Thingz’ single “Little By Little” (with me on electric 12-string guitar) open another episode of the fantastic UK radio show “Imaginarium.” Listen Saturday at 10 AM (UK) on Rock Radio UK.

Welcome To The Jangle. Photo by Paul Kopf.

Playing “Death Of A Clown" with Dave Davies of The Kinks and Jim Sclavunos of The Bad Seeds. Photo by Dorothy Lee.

At the "Ziggy Stardust" back cover location, thirteen years ago today. On the inside of the booth, someone had written "freak out in a moonage daydream."