She & Him in Chicago

She & Him is an American indie-pop and folk duo formed in Portland, Oregon, in 2006 by singer and actor Zooey Deschanel and guitarist and producer M. Ward. Deschanel’s vocals and songwriting sit at the center of albums including Volume One, Volume Two and A Very She & Him Christmas; their best-known songs include “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?” and “In the Sun.” In 2008, She & Him toured North America behind Volume One. The duo performed at Coachella and Bonnaroo in 2010 while supporting Volume Two, then made their holiday records the basis of seasonal theatre concerts billed as A Very She & Him Christmas Party.