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Yo La Tengo took shape in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984 around guitarist Ira Kaplan and drummer Georgia Hubley, with bassist James McNew completing the trio since 1992. Their first LP, Ride the Tiger, came out in 1986, followed by New Wave Hot Dogs (1987) and President Yo La Tengo (1989), which built their standing with critics. The band has released 19 studio albums in all, among them Fakebook (1990), I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One (1997), And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out (2000), Popular Songs (2009), Fade (2013), There's a Riot Going On (2018) and This Stupid World (2023). Original guitarist Dave Schramm rejoined for Stuff Like That There (2015). Though most of their set is original material, they are known for a wide-ranging live repertoire of cover songs, and they have built a devoted cult following across four decades. Kaplan's guitar, Hubley's drumming and McNew's bass move between hushed, folk-tinged songs and long, noisy, feedback-driven jams.
- Genres: indie rock
- Active since 1984
- Formed in Hoboken
- Members have included: Georgia Hubley
- Labels: Matador Records, Arts & Crafts Productions
- Category: Musician
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The estimated booking fee for Yo La Tengo is $50K–$100K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Milestones
- Released the album Ride the Tiger
- Released the album New Wave Hot Dogs
- Released the album Fakebook
- Released the album May I Sing With Me
- Released the album Painful
- Released the album Electr‐O‐Pura
- Released the album I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One
- Released the album Strange but True
- Released the album And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside‐Out
- Released the album Summer Sun
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What is the typical fee range for Yo La Tengo?
Our estimate puts Yo La Tengo in the $50K–$100K range (estimate).
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The estimated booking fee for Yo La Tengo is $50K–$100K (estimate).
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