Jon Stewart Drums Up A Rhythm With Band In Monmouth County

ASBURY PARK, NJ — Comedian Jon Stewart may be best known for his biting wit as the host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central.

Turns out the Monmouth County resident has another talent that keeps him busy: Drumming in a local band. On Thursday, the band named Church and State TM showed up at a bar in Asbury Park and played a set for the crowd, the Asbury Park Press reported.

The band, based in Asbury Park, has been playing formal gigs on and off for several months, the Press reported. In April, the band took the stage at Georgie's in Asbury Park, a popular gay bar that offers live music.

On Thursday they performed at Low Dive for about an hour before about 40 people, the report said.

The band's other members are Rick Barry on vocals, Andy Bova on guitar and Jim Bova, Andy's father, on bass, the Press reported.

Stewart, who was raised in Lawrenceville and lives in Colts Neck, told the Press he's only able to be with the band on day a week but loves it.

"It's awesome," he said. "I can't tell you how much these guys have brought to my life. It's just such a joy to play with them every week."