Yo La Tengo

Yo La Tengo, 2010  L-R: McNew, Hubley, and Kaplan

Yo La Tengo is an American alternative rock band formed in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1984. Since 1992, the lineup has consisted of Ira Kaplan (guitars, piano, vocals), Georgia Hubley (drums, piano, vocals), and James McNew (bass, vocals).

The band has had some commercial success, but has always been known as a "critics' band" and has a devoted cult following especially in the NY/NJ area. They are known for having an incredible repertoire of cover songs in live performances and often does radio request appearances on WFMU. 

You La Tengo translates to "I have it" in Spanish. It is said to be the phrase called out by Hispanic baseball players when fielding a pop fly ball. Ira Kaplan picked up the expression from the book The Five Seasons by Roger Angell.