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'''Caralee McElroy''' (born December 27, 1983 in [[Olympia, Washington]]) is a [[Brooklyn]]-based multi-instrumentalist who has played in the bands [[Xiu Xiu]], XXL, and [[Cold Cave]].
'''Caralee McElroy''' (born 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==
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]</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>[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]</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 the [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]].<ref name=carabio />


===Xiu Xiu===
===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<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]. May 14, 2009.</ref>.
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.<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]. 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==

Revision as of 22:52, 4 January 2011

Caralee McElroy

Caralee McElroy (born 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 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. ^ 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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