Live Review: Harvey Street + Arts Fishing Club @ Aisle 5 - May 1, 2026

May 3
2 min read

Harvey Street photo by Bri Skylar

Harvey Street began the evening with a high energy performance of their song "Long Term." Aisle 5 was the perfect venue for the Raleigh-based indie band to showcase their music to the ATL audience. They turn the small venue into something that comes alive. Their set commonly pulls from fan favorites like “Irish Goodbye” and "Free Myself,” along with newer material that shows a more emotional edge. Their music has a specific rawness to it that is more clear in the live performances compared to the recordings on streaming services. They mix faster, louder songs with slower ones so it never feels repetitive. Between songs, the band talks to the crowd in a casual, natural way. It’s not overly scripted, which makes the show feel more genuine and creates a stronger connection to the audience.

Guitarist on stage, intense focus, warm orange lighting. "Harvest" text in background. Band members playing, creating an energetic mood.

Harvey Street photo by Bri Skylar

The lighting was captivating, matching the feeling that was derived from the lyrics and melody. There is something electric about this band, as they create a moment that almost feels nostalgic. This energy had a gradual build to it throughout the set. The atmosphere was never dull, as they kept the audience enticed even during the slower songs. By the end of the set, the crowd was bouncing in sync to Harvey Street knows exactly how to deliver an engaging show. However, they’re still early in their rise in the indie scene. On stage, they perform like a band that knows exactly who they are, and how to make you feel it too. This is the kind of show you can easily enjoy, without even knowing the band.

Musician plays guitar on stage under red, yellow, green, and blue lights. Crowd watches, creating an energetic concert atmosphere.

Arts Fishing Club photo by Bri Skylar

Following Harvey Street, on a co-headlining night, was Nashville-based Arts Fishing Club. They have incredible pacing when it comes to their set, moving between upbeat songs to slower, more emotional ones, all while keeping a steady momentum. The band lets the crowd carry parts of some of their more popular songs, leaving the audience with smiles on their faces. Arts Fishing Club creates this funky feeling that gets the whole venue moving. A performance that stood out with its distinctiveness was "Some Kind of Dangerous." It has a specific groovy feel with raspy vocals that creates a sound unique to the band. They have insane energy throughout the show, and it's more than enough to draw in an audience and bring in some new fans.