James McNew is an American musician. He 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 the band Christmas, being featured on their third album Vortex. He also has a solo side project, Dump. The documentary The Parking Lot Movie highlighted McNew's career as a parking lot attendant in Charlottesville, Virginia, prior to his career as a musician. References External links 1996 interview by Theresa Stern Splendid ezine interview by Mike Baker The Parking Lot Movie Living people American rock bass guitarists American male bass guitarists Musicians from Charlottesville, Virginia Yo La Tengo members American male guitarists Lambchop (band) members 1969 births