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'''Caralee McElroy''' (born December 27, 1983) is an American [[Brooklyn]]-based multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands [[Xiu Xiu]], XXL, and [[Cold Cave]].
'''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==
==Biography==
McElroy was born in [[Olympia, Washington|Olympia, WA]] and was raised in [[Modesto, California]] and [[Seattle, Washington]]. She grew up immersed in both music and the visual arts.<ref name=carabio>[http://caraleemcelroy.com/Bio.htm Caralee McElroy Bio at CaraleeMcElroy.com]</ref> Her father, Brent, is a [[luthier]] and guitar maker.<ref>[http://www.mcelroyguitars.com/Brent%20McElroy%20Bio.htm Brent McElroy Bio at McElroyGuitars.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204162817/http://www.mcelroyguitars.com/Brent%20McElroy%20Bio.htm |date=February 4, 2009 }}</ref>
McElroy was born in [[Olympia, Washington|Olympia, WA]] and was raised in [[Modesto, California]] and [[Seattle, Washington]]. She grew up immersed in both music and the visual arts.<ref name=carabio>{{Cite web |url=http://caraleemcelroy.com/Bio.htm |title=Caralee McElroy Bio at CaraleeMcElroy.com |access-date=2010-02-02 |archive-date=2011-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006005401/http://caraleemcelroy.com/Bio.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> Her father, Brent, is a [[luthier]] and builds acoustic guitars.<ref>[http://www.mcelroyguitars.com/Brent%20McElroy%20Bio.htm Brent McElroy Bio at McElroyGuitars.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204162817/http://www.mcelroyguitars.com/Brent%20McElroy%20Bio.htm |date=February 4, 2009 }}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==


At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years she picked up the [[guitar]], [[percussion]], [[drums]], and the [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]].<ref name=carabio />
At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years, she picked up the [[guitar]], [[percussion]], [[drums]], and [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]].<ref name=carabio />


===Xiu Xiu===
===Xiu Xiu===


In 2003, McElroy met her long-lost cousin, [[Jamie Stewart (singer)|Jamie Stewart]] of Xiu Xiu. He needed a multi-instrumentalist, so she auditioned and joined Xiu Xiu during their ''[[Fabulous Muscles]]'' tour in 2004.<ref name=carabio /> McElroy left Xiu Xiu in May 2009.<ref>[http://xiuxiu.org/2009_05_01_archive.html "Thanks for the memories" at XiuXiu.org] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109023959/http://xiuxiu.org/2009_05_01_archive.html |date=January 9, 2010 }}. May 14, 2009.</ref>
In 2003, McElroy met her long-lost cousin, [[Jamie Stewart (American musician)|Jamie Stewart]] of Xiu Xiu. They needed a multi-instrumentalist, so she auditioned and joined Xiu Xiu during their ''[[Fabulous Muscles]]'' tour in 2004.<ref name=carabio /> McElroy left Xiu Xiu in May 2009.<ref>[http://xiuxiu.org/2009_05_01_archive.html "Thanks for the memories" at XiuXiu.org] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109023959/http://xiuxiu.org/2009_05_01_archive.html |date=January 9, 2010 }}. May 14, 2009.</ref>


===Cold Cave===
===Cold Cave===


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


===Other activities and collaborations===
===Other activities and collaborations===
McElroy appeared on recordings for [[Casiotone for the Painfully Alone]] in 2006.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Caralee+McElroy Caralee McElroy at Discogs.com]</ref> As of 2009, she has been collaborating on a yet-to-be-named musical project with [[Chris Garneau]].<ref>[http://thenewgay.net/2009/05/chris-garneau.html Chris Garneau: The New Gay Interview]. May 27, 2009.</ref>
McElroy appeared on recordings for [[Casiotone for the Painfully Alone]] in 2006.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Caralee+McElroy Caralee McElroy at Discogs.com]</ref> As of 2009, she has been collaborating on a yet-to-be-named musical project with [[Chris Garneau]].<ref>[http://thenewgay.net/2009/05/chris-garneau.html Chris Garneau: The New Gay Interview]. May 27, 2009.</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*2006 – ''[[The Air Force]]''
*2006 – ''[[The Air Force]]''
*2007 – ''[[Remixed & Covered]]''
*2007 – ''[[Remixed & Covered]]''
*2008 - ''[[Women as Lovers]]''
*2008 - ''[[Women as Lovers (album)|Women as Lovers]]''


;with XXL (Xiu Xiu Larsen)
;with XXL (Xiu Xiu Larsen)
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[[Category:21st-century American women guitarists]]
[[Category:21st-century American guitarists]]
[[Category:21st-century American guitarists]]
[[Category:Xiu Xiu members]]

Latest revision as of 04:56, 30 June 2024

Caralee McElroy
Background information
Born (1983-12-27) December 27, 1983 (age 40)
Olympia, Washington, United States
GenresExperimental
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active2003–present

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

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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 builds acoustic guitars.[2]

Music

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

Xiu Xiu

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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.[1] McElroy left Xiu Xiu in May 2009.[3]

Cold Cave

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

Other activities and collaborations

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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

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with Xiu Xiu
with XXL (Xiu Xiu Larsen)
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

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  1. ^ a b c "Caralee McElroy Bio at CaraleeMcElroy.com". Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  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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