Caralee McElroy (born December 27, 1983) is a Brooklyn-based American multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands Xiu Xiu, XXL, and Cold Cave.
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. Her father, Brent, is a luthier and builds acoustic guitars.Brent McElroy Bio at McElroyGuitars.com
Music
At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years, she picked up the guitar, percussion, drums, and keyboards.
Xiu Xiu
In 2003, McElroy met her long-lost cousin, Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu. They needed a multi-instrumentalist, so she auditioned and joined Xiu Xiu during their Fabulous Muscles tour in 2004. McElroy left Xiu Xiu in May 2009."Thanks for the memories" at XiuXiu.org . May 14, 2009.
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.Caralee McElroy at Discogs.com As of 2009, she has been collaborating on a yet-to-be-named musical project with Chris Garneau.Chris Garneau: The New Gay Interview. May 27, 2009.
Discography with Xiu Xiu 2004 – "Fleshettes" CD single 2005 – La Forêt 2006 – The Air Force 2007 – Remixed & Covered 2008 - Women as Lovers
with XXL (Xiu Xiu Larsen) 2005 – Ciautistico! 2007 – ¿Spicchiology?
with Cold Cave 2009 - Electronic Dreams cassette 2009 - Cremations CD 2009 - Stars Explode split cassette with Prurient 2009 - Easel and Ruby 12" single 2009 - Love Comes Close CD/LP
with Casiotone for the Painfully Alone 2006 - Graceland 2006 - Young Shields
References
External links
Caralee McElroy Discography at CD Universe