Sled Island Festival Series: Brock Geiger Interview

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542313/fa...) Brock Geiger on Sled Island 2026, Calgary’s Music Community & His Debut Album “Some Nights” | The Sonic Collective In this Sonic Collective Sled Island series episode, host Darren Scott interviews Calgary-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and audio engineer Brock Geiger ahead of Sled Island 2026. Brock shares how he started playing music in Calgary, learned touring and studio life through bands like The Dudes and Reuben and the Dark, and built his production practice into Studio B. He discusses making his debut solo album, Some Nights, beginning during COVID in his home studio and later expanding it at Sound City in Los Angeles with notable players. Brock reflects on Sled Island’s impact, memorable early festival experiences, what makes the festival’s audiences unique, and how it supports Calgary’s independent scene. He also previews current projects, his Sled Island 2026 sets, recommended local venues, and advice for emerging artists. Upcoming Performances 2026:  June 17 - Dickens (Sled Island) June 20 - Dandy Brewing (Sled Island) July 25 - Calgary Folk Festival (as RALEIGH) https://www.brockgeiger.com/Instagram:   / brock__geiger   00:00 Show Intro 01:03 Sled Island Series Setup 02:33 Brock Geiger Background 02:44 Calgary Roots Early Bands 04:16 Touring Session Work 05:37 Recording Producing Obsession 07:56 Studio B Launch 09:00 Solo Album Some Nights 10:09 Sound City Upgrade Sessions 12:06 Sled Island First Memories 14:34 Playing Sled Island Community 15:36 Festival Impact On Calgary 17:51 Sled Audience Energy 20:53 Networking Through Festival 21:59 Current Projects LP Two 23:01 Sled Island Shows Schedule 23:54 Best Calgary Venues 25:19 Must See Acts This Year 25:58 Where To Find Brock 26:33 Advice For Musicians 28:26 Wrap Up And Credits Brock Geiger Photo Credit: Sebastian Buzzalino The theme music for The Sonic Collective is Dust by Les Gigantiques from Calgary. Our thanks to the band for letting us use and feature their music. Be sure to check them out.   / lesgigantiques   Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2542313/su...)