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

Gilmore Girls

McNewer Hoboken Troubadour

Parks and Recreation

Bobby Knight Ranger Bassist

The Book of Life

The Salvation Army Band

Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One

I Shot Andy Warhol

Party Band Member

Other Music

Self

The Parking Lot Movie

Self

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2024	Yo La Tengo: Live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona
2019	Yo La Tengo: Hanukkah 2019 - Night One
2019	Other Music	Self
2018	Yo La Tengo Live at National Sawdust
2010	The Parking Lot Movie	Self
2004	Galaxie 500: Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste	Himself
1998	The Book of Life	The Salvation Army Band
1996	I Shot Andy Warhol	Party Band Member

Year	TV Show	Role
2009	Parks and Recreation	Bobby Knight Ranger Bassist
2000	Gilmore Girls	McNewer Hoboken Troubadour