Jonathan Lea
@jonathanlea.bsky.social
Grammy-nominated guitarist of the “indie rock supergroup” Tall Poppy Syndrome.
Rehearsing with Dave Davies at the Gibson Showroom (formerly legendary recording studio The Hit Factory) in NYC in 2014.
It was nice being able to walk to our rehearsals in Hell’s Kitchen from where I was staying on the Upper East Side.
Photo by Rebecca Wilson.
It was nice being able to walk to our rehearsals in Hell’s Kitchen from where I was staying on the Upper East Side.
Photo by Rebecca Wilson.
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Rehearsing with Dave Davies at the Gibson Showroom (formerly legendary recording studio The Hit Factory) in NYC in 2014.
It was nice being able to walk to our rehearsals in Hell’s Kitchen from where I was staying on the Upper East Side.
Photo by Rebecca Wilson.
It was nice being able to walk to our rehearsals in Hell’s Kitchen from where I was staying on the Upper East Side.
Photo by Rebecca Wilson.
Here’s a cool photo with Dave Davies in New Hampshire a few years ago, taken by Richard Badessa.
October 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Here’s a cool photo with Dave Davies in New Hampshire a few years ago, taken by Richard Badessa.
Salt Of The Earth.
October 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Salt Of The Earth.
I recently found this in my mom’s stuff and had no idea she’d met Mike (McGear) McCartney (I wonder if there’s something I should know.)
If you haven’t heard Mike’s 1974 album “McGear,” I recommend it. It sounds a bit like Roxy Music meets Wings.
@mikemccartney.bsky.social
If you haven’t heard Mike’s 1974 album “McGear,” I recommend it. It sounds a bit like Roxy Music meets Wings.
@mikemccartney.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I recently found this in my mom’s stuff and had no idea she’d met Mike (McGear) McCartney (I wonder if there’s something I should know.)
If you haven’t heard Mike’s 1974 album “McGear,” I recommend it. It sounds a bit like Roxy Music meets Wings.
@mikemccartney.bsky.social
If you haven’t heard Mike’s 1974 album “McGear,” I recommend it. It sounds a bit like Roxy Music meets Wings.
@mikemccartney.bsky.social
ICYMI, Carla Olson talks about recording “Is It True” with Tall Poppy Syndrome, working with Allan Clarke, Mick Taylor, Gene Clark, Bob Dylan, The Textones, meeting Jimi Hendrix and more at UK music site Strange Brew!
thestrangebrew.co.uk/carla-olson-...
thestrangebrew.co.uk/carla-olson-...
October 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
ICYMI, Carla Olson talks about recording “Is It True” with Tall Poppy Syndrome, working with Allan Clarke, Mick Taylor, Gene Clark, Bob Dylan, The Textones, meeting Jimi Hendrix and more at UK music site Strange Brew!
thestrangebrew.co.uk/carla-olson-...
thestrangebrew.co.uk/carla-olson-...
Thanks to radio legend Rodney Bingenheimer for including “Dreamy” by TILLI (with me on Uni-Vibe guitar and Mellotron) on his “Best Of” show last night in Little Steven’s Underground Garage!
October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thanks to radio legend Rodney Bingenheimer for including “Dreamy” by TILLI (with me on Uni-Vibe guitar and Mellotron) on his “Best Of” show last night in Little Steven’s Underground Garage!
Adding electric sitar (in high drop D tuning) to Carla Olson’s version of “Street Fighting Man” with engineer Johnny Lee Schell a couple years ago.
October 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Adding electric sitar (in high drop D tuning) to Carla Olson’s version of “Street Fighting Man” with engineer Johnny Lee Schell a couple years ago.
From the press release for Ann Magnuson’s 30th anniversary performances of “The Luv Show” that I’ll be involved with in December.
The entire press release and ticket info available at the link.
annmagnuson.com/2025/08/13/t...
The entire press release and ticket info available at the link.
annmagnuson.com/2025/08/13/t...
September 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
From the press release for Ann Magnuson’s 30th anniversary performances of “The Luv Show” that I’ll be involved with in December.
The entire press release and ticket info available at the link.
annmagnuson.com/2025/08/13/t...
The entire press release and ticket info available at the link.
annmagnuson.com/2025/08/13/t...
Thanks to radio legend Rodney Bingenheimer for including two tracks that I played guitar on; “Dreamy” by TILLI and “Little By Little” by Tony Marsico and The Ugly Thingz, on his “Best Of” show last night in Little Steven’s Underground Garage!
September 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Thanks to radio legend Rodney Bingenheimer for including two tracks that I played guitar on; “Dreamy” by TILLI and “Little By Little” by Tony Marsico and The Ugly Thingz, on his “Best Of” show last night in Little Steven’s Underground Garage!
Even though our recording session scheduled today was canceled at the last minute, TILLI and I met for tea and to discuss future plans.
September 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Even though our recording session scheduled today was canceled at the last minute, TILLI and I met for tea and to discuss future plans.
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.
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.
September 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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.
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.
Stay tuned for info.
August 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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.
Stay tuned for info.
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.
It was always a privilege getting to work on recordings produced by Shel.
Photo by Paul Kopf.
August 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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.
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
www.kindakinks.net/news-rumors.php
August 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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
www.kindakinks.net/news-rumors.php
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.
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July 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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
thejonathanleashop.bigcartel.com
My Eastwood Mandocaster, ready to rock at REDCAT at Disney Hall a few years ago.
July 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My Eastwood Mandocaster, ready to rock at REDCAT at Disney Hall a few years ago.
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.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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...
tresmelomusique.bigcartel.com/product/carl...
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!
Thank you Rodney and Julio!
June 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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!
Thank you Rodney and Julio!
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.
May 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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.
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.
On a break during rehearsals with Dave Davies at his house overlooking the Bristol Channel in Devon, twelve years ago today.
May 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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!
May 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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.
In addition to Tony, the track features Loren Molinare and me on guitars, Rob Klonel on drums and Melanie Vammen on organ.
May 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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.
In addition to Tony, the track features Loren Molinare and me on guitars, Rob Klonel on drums and Melanie Vammen on organ.
My Satisfaction’s Been Confirmed.
Photo by Harold Sherrick.
Photo by Harold Sherrick.
May 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My Satisfaction’s Been Confirmed.
Photo by Harold Sherrick.
Photo by Harold Sherrick.