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Jon Stewart’s Church and State Makes Stone Pony Debut at Status Green Anniversary Show

The Daily Show host now drums in a low‑key side project he calls a weekly joy.

Overview

  • The indie rock group opened Status Green’s 20th anniversary bill in Asbury Park on Nov. 28 alongside Yawn Mower.
  • Stewart formed the band after taking up drums post-2015 with Rick Barry, Justin Bornemann and guitarist Andy Bova, his teacher.
  • Friday’s appearance marked the band’s biggest show to date after only a handful of prior gigs.
  • Videos from the set point to a moody, heartland shoegaze sound with Stewart providing steady time on drums.
  • Stewart returned to The Daily Show last year with a weekly presence and has used it to critique figures including Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Tucker Carlson.