Man on Earth at the Studio at Webster Hall

Man on Earth is a relatively unknown New York-based rock band, but its accomplishments so far include being rated one of top live local bands by The Deli magazine, having a song featured on the NBC Winter Olympics broadcast, a national television appearance on Fox’s Fearless Music, a mention in Time magazine and the song “All We Want” became a staple at all New York Islanders home games. Man on Earth’s debut album, The Time Spent Wondering, was released in 2009, and the follow-up Things They’d Never Believe was released in 2011. A digital-only collection of demos and early recordings, In Case You Haven’t Heard, was released in December 2012. The band presently is comprised of Steven Nathan on vocals and guitar, Steve Gregoire on guitar, Adam Root on bass and Angelo Modica on drums.

Opening for Maylene and the Sons of Disaster at the Studio at Webster Hall, Man on Earth proved to be a promising radio-rock band. Playing with muscle and polished by Nathan’s singing and showmanship, Man on Earth may have found the right balance to draw a mixed following of pop fans and rockers. Tempered verses led to spirited choruses which built into melodic anthems that could fill larger venues. The band has been touring the country incessantly; maybe if the band just worked the home turf for a while it could build a strong local following.