Singer-songwriter Matt Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel have teamed up for She & Him. Ward, Deschanel and their band played a 'day party' (read: free!)badge or wristband required!) hosted this afternoon by Minnesota Public Radio's The Current (FYI: Red River and 7th Street).

DJ Mark Wheat asked Deschanel how many shows the new band had under its belt. 'About six,' she replied. They played three songs as the Texas heat climbed well into the 90s. My neck: so, so sunburned.

Here's a clip of 'Black Hole':