Caralee McElroy

Caralee McElroy (born December 27, 1983) is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands Xiu Xiu, XXL, and Cold Cave.

Caralee McElroy
Background information
Born (1983-12-27) 27 December 1983
Olympia, Washington
GenresExperimental
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsKeyboards, flute, bass guitar, guitar, drums
Years active2003–present
Associated actsCold Cave, Xiu Xiu, XXL

Biography

McElroy was born in Olympia, WA and was raised in Modesto, California and Seattle, Washington. She grew up immersed in both music and the visual arts.[1] Her father, Brent, is a luthier and guitar maker.[2]

Music

At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years she picked up the guitar, percussion, drums, and the keyboards.[1]

Xiu Xiu

In 2003, McElroy met her long-lost cousin, Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu. He needed a multi-instrumentalist, so she auditioned and joined Xiu Xiu during their Fabulous Muscles tour in 2004.[1] McElroy left Xiu Xiu in May 2009.[3]

Cold Cave

In February 2009, Caralee joined the band Cold Cave. She left in early 2010.

Other activities and collaborations

McElroy appeared on recordings for Casiotone for the Painfully Alone in 2006.[4] As of 2009, she has been collaborating on a yet-to-be-named musical project with Chris Garneau.[5]

Discography
with Xiu Xiu
with XXL (Xiu Xiu Larsen)
with Cold Cave
  • 2009 - Electronic Dreams Cassette
  • 2009 - Cremations CD
  • 2009 - Prurient Split - stars explode Cassette
  • 2009 - Easel and Ruby 12" Single
  • 2009 - Love Comes Close CD/LP
with Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
  • 2006 - Graceland
  • 2006 - Young Shields

References
  1. Caralee McElroy Bio at CaraleeMcElroy.com
  2. Brent McElroy Bio at McElroyGuitars.com Archived February 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Thanks for the memories" at XiuXiu.org Archived January 9, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. May 14, 2009.
  4. Caralee McElroy at Discogs.com
  5. Chris Garneau: The New Gay Interview. May 27, 2009.
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