American bassist and songwriter, originally from Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Madison, Wisconsin in 1984, where he joined the band The White Sisters, then joined Ivory Library in 1987. He was also known for his work at record store B-Side Records. In 1997, McBride left Madison for San Francisco, California alongside members of his band The Woolgathering. In San Francisco, he played with bands including Sweetheart and Ultraset and has worked at Amoeba Records.