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'''Caralee McElroy''' (December 27, 1983 - July 18, 2010 in [[Olympia, Washington]]) is a [[Brooklyn]]-based multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands [[Xiu Xiu]], XXL, and [[Cold Cave]].
'''Caralee McElroy''' (December 27, 1983 in [[Olympia, Washington]]) is a [[Brooklyn]]-based multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands [[Xiu Xiu]], XXL, and [[Cold Cave]].


==Biography==
==Biography==

Revision as of 17:07, 23 July 2010

Caralee McElroy

Caralee McElroy (December 27, 1983 in Olympia, Washington) is a Brooklyn-based 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[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 then joined Xiu Xiu during their Fabulous Muscles tour in 2004[1]. As of May 2009, McElroy left Xiu Xiu [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. ^ a b c Caralee McElroy Bio at CaraleeMcElroy.com
  2. ^ Brent McElroy Bio at McElroyGuitars.com
  3. ^ "Thanks for the memories" at XiuXiu.org. May 14, 2009.
  4. ^ Caralee McElroy at Discogs.com
  5. ^ Chris Garneau: The New Gay Interview. May 27, 2009.
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