His family name was originally Tonkaview, but was shortened to Togo by
a forefather who wanted something a bit snappier for his carpet
business.
Jonathan plays a saxophone and guitar and played in a punk rock/ska
band called Skabba The Hut while at college. The band broke up - but
two of the members are now in a successful group called The
Bravery.
Mother is Italian and Irish and father is Ukrainian-Jewish.
Became a father for the first time when his girlfriend (now his ex-wife) Diora Baird gave birth to a son on December 12, 2012.
Attended Vassar College
Was a member of the band the Conquistadors with Sam Endicott and John
Conway of The Bravery.