Genres Experimental Role Multi-instrumentalist Name Caralee McElroy | Years active 2003–present Occupation(s) Musician | |
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Born 27 December 1983 (age 40)
Olympia, Washington ( 1983-12-27 ) Instruments Keyboards, flute, bass guitar, guitar, drums Associated acts Cold Cave, Xiu Xiu, XXL Website Caralee McElroy's website Music groups Xiu Xiu (2004 – 2009), Cold Cave (2009 – 2010) Albums Fabulous Muscles, Women as Lovers, ¡Ciautistico!, Remixed & Covered, Love Comes Close Similar People Jamie Stewart, Wesley Eisold, Angela Seo, Devin Hoff, Ches Smith | ||
Caralee McElroy (born December 27, 1983) is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands Xiu Xiu, XXL, and Cold Cave.
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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 guitar maker.
Music
At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years she picked up the guitar, percussion, drums, and the keyboards.
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. McElroy left Xiu Xiu in May 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. As of 2009, she has been collaborating on a yet-to-be-named musical project with Chris Garneau.