Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts Just Blew the Roof Off the Capitol Theatre with a Thunderous, Soul-Stirring 14-Song Set That Reminded Everyone What Rock & Roll Is All About
Fresh off their triumphant appearance at Farm Aid, Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts stormed into the legendary Capitol Theatre and delivered a performance for the ages—a night of music that was less a concert and more a spiritual earthquake. With a 14-song set that swerved between tender acoustic beauty and full-blown, guitar-wailing madness, the show was a masterclass in emotional power and raw musicality.
From the first strum, it was clear that this wasn’t just a gig—it was a moment. The crowd barely had time to settle before Young launched into a haunting rendition of “Comes a Time”, his voice weathered and warm, the kind that makes you close your eyes and drift. But just when the audience thought they were in for a gentle ride, the gears shifted hard—“Powderfinger” exploded through the speakers like a freight train of fury and nostalgia, with The Chrome Hearts tearing into their instruments like men possessed.
Then came “Big Time”, and the walls practically shook. A distorted groove turned into a feedback-drenched avalanche, with Young bending notes into the stratosphere, his signature tone cutting through the night like lightning. The Capitol Theatre became a time machine, bringing the audience back to the golden era of rock while keeping its soul firmly planted in the now.
Throughout the night, Young’s connection with the crowd was electric—no frills, no scripted moments, just a pure transmission of feeling through six strings and a harmonica. The Chrome Hearts, tight and fearless, matched him every step of the way, turning each song into a living, breathing thing.
There were moments of reflection, like the dusty heartache of “Harvest Moon”, and times when the whole room howled in unison during “Rockin’ in the Free World”, which closed the night in absolute chaos and catharsis. One fan was heard yelling, “This isn’t a concert—it’s a revival!” And they weren’t wrong.
Neil Young has always walked a different path—rebellious, poetic, unfiltered—and with The Chrome Hearts beside him, that path just turned into a thunderous, soul-shaking highway. If anyone needed a reminder of why he’s one of the most important voices in rock history, the Capitol Theatre got it loud and clear.
This wasn’t just a show.
This was Neil Young reminding us why the fire still burns.
