Sled Island Festival Series: Brock Geiger Interview

Send us Fan MailBrock Geiger on Sled Island 2026, Calgary’s Music Community & His Debut Album “Some Nights” | The Sonic CollectiveIn 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: https://www.instagram.com/brock__geiger/00:00 Show Intro01:03 Sled Island Series Setup02:33 Brock Geiger Background02:44 Calgary Roots Early Bands04:16 Touring Session Work05:37 Recording Producing Obsession07:56 Studio B Launch09:00 Solo Album Some Nights10:09 Sound City Upgrade Sessions12:06 Sled Island First Memories14:34 Playing Sled Island Community15:36 Festival Impact On Calgary17:51 Sled Audience Energy20:53 Networking Through Festival21:59 Current Projects LP Two23:01 Sled Island Shows Schedule23:54 Best Calgary Venues25:19 Must See Acts This Year25:58 Where To Find Brock26:33 Advice For Musicians28:26 Wrap Up And CreditsBrock Geiger Photo Credit: Sebastian BuzzalinoThe 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. https://www.instagram.com/lesgigantiques/Support the show