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James McNew
Biography
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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

TV
Gilmore Girls
McNewer Hoboken Troubadour
2000

TV
Parks and Recreation
Bobby Knight Ranger Bassist
2009

Film
I Shot Andy Warhol
Party Band Member
1996

Film
Other Music
Self
2019

Film
The Book of Life
The Salvation Army Band
1998

Film
The Parking Lot Movie
Self
2010

Film
Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One
2019
Film
Yo La Tengo: Live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona
2024
Film
Yo La Tengo Live at National Sawdust
2018

Film
Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste
Himself
2004
Filmography
2024FilmYo La Tengo: Live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona2019FilmYo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One2019FilmOther Musicas Self2018FilmYo La Tengo Live at National Sawdust2010FilmThe Parking Lot Movieas Self2009TVParks and Recreationas Bobby Knight Ranger Bassist2004FilmGalaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Wasteas Himself2000TVGilmore Girlsas McNewer Hoboken Troubadour1998FilmThe Book of Lifeas The Salvation Army Band1996FilmI Shot Andy Warholas Party Band Member