Jaguar Love
Neumos, Seattle June 2nd 2008
Reviewed 06.8.08

Blood Brothers and Pretty girls make graves fans have a new love affair! Johnny Whitney, Cody Votolato and J Clark form Jaguar Love.
They wrapped up their US tour in their former home, Seatlle, to an intimate crowd of excited fans. Dressed down in matching white outfits and vests, Jaguar Love took the stage after sharing the show with local boys Das Llamas at Neumos.
Throughout their electrifying set Whitney was rockin so close to the crowd that nearly every head whip sprayed sweat all over the front row. No one seemed to mind because they were so enraptured his addicting vocals and his hot poses.
Whitney wasn’t the only one whipping out his best moves! Votolato can do a fierce electric slide and even snuck in a few moonwalks! Just saying, Cody- you had it going on!
As talented and entertaining as Whitney and Votolato were, it was hard to take my eyes off of Clark. His drumming was fantastic- I often looked over at my friends and mouthed “Shite!” and got nods of agreement.
Speaking of fantastic, did anyone else recognize the surprise guests Craig Bonich and JC of Head Automatica? It was an awesome treat to have Bonich and JC play along side the infectious Jaguar Love boys. Both Bonich and JC are incredible musicians and fun performers.
Going from killer bass lines to smoky guitar riffs, Bonich switched instruments from song to song. JC stood next to Bonich and they exchanged friendly smirks as he jammed on the keys, supporting one foot on the top of a monitor. Classic rock star move.
Currently touring in Europe, this Neumos show was likely one of the last small, intimate shows we will witness from Jaguar Love. They have their show down and I’m definitely stoked on this mesh of amazing musicians, they have great chemistry and are already highly popular.
Welcome home Jaguar Love from their European tour by watching them at the Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle on July 26th!

Reviewed by: Jacquee Sovereign