Caralee McElroy | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1983 Olympia, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 2003–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.
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]
At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years, she picked up the guitar, percussion, drums, and keyboards. [1]
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]
In February 2009, Caralee joined the band Cold Cave. She left in early 2010.
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]
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