| Caralee McElroy | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 27 December 1983 Olympia, Washington |
| Genres | Experimental |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Keyboards, flute, bass guitar, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Associated acts | Cold Cave, Xiu Xiu, XXL |
| Website | Caralee McElroy's website |
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.
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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 guitar maker.[2]
At seven, McElroy started to study the flute, and throughout her school years she picked up the guitar, percussion, drums, and the keyboards.[1]
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]
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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