James McNew

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James McNew has been the bass player for the rock band Yo La Tengo since their 1992 album May I Sing With Me. He was previously a member of Christmas on their third album Vortex. He also has a solo side project, Dump. The documentary The Parking Lot Movie highlights McNew's career as a parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, VA prior to his career as a musician.

Known For

Gilmore Girls

Parks and Recreation

I Shot Andy Warhol

The Book of Life

Other Music

Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One

The Parking Lot Movie

Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste

All Movies (8)

• Yo La Tengo: Live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona2024
• Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One2019
• Other Music2019 · as Self
• Yo La Tengo Live at National Sawdust2018
• The Parking Lot Movie2010 · as Self
• Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste2004 · as Himself
• The Book of Life1998 · as The Salvation Army Band
• I Shot Andy Warhol1996 · as Party Band Member

All TV Shows (2)

• Parks and Recreation2009 · as Bobby Knight Ranger Bassist
• Gilmore Girls2000 · as McNewer Hoboken Troubadour