On Wednesday, Buck Meek (of Big Thief) brought his solo project to The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for night two of his 2026 North American tour.
The intimate evening opened with Kisser, a new experimental band led by Buck’s wife, Germaine Dunes. Although the band is still in its infancy, having released its first two singles just days earlier, it already has an expansive catalog of unreleased material that easily filled an hour-long set.
Alongside members of Buck’s touring band, Buck himself serves as one of Kisser’s guitarists. Standing slightly upstage from Germaine, it was lovely to catch the moments when he smiled with a flicker of affection and pride as he watched his wife completely immerse herself in the music.
With the band and simple stage setup remaining mostly the same, there was only a brief pause before Buck and his band returned for their own set.
Buck settled into the 13-song performance with the ease of someone who feels completely at home on stage, his guitar in hand. In many ways, Boston is familiar territory for him. Before eventually settling in California, he spent six years bouncing between the city and its surrounding suburbs.
Wednesday evening’s set pulled from across his solo discography, with much of the night dedicated to his most recent album, The Mirror. At moments, such as with “Halo Light,” Buck leaned into a more stripped-down sound, while songs like “Demon” gave him and the band room to just jam. No matter the mood, he wore a smile throughout the entire performance.
Following a two-song encore, Buck expressed his gratitude to the crowd who chose to spend their Wednesday night with him and the band.
“Thanks y’all. You’re the best,” he said with a wave that promised he’d be back.
The tour continues across North America through the end of July 2026, with a second leg in December. Grab your tickets here.
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