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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
The Book of Life
The Salvation Army Band
1998

Film
Other Music
Self
2019

Film
Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One
2019

Film
Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste
Himself
2004

Film
The Parking Lot Movie
Self
2010
Film
Yo La Tengo: Live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona
2024
Film
Yo La Tengo Live at National Sawdust
2018
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