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Yup, another lousy cell phone pic -- this one is of Portland ponce-pop masters Parks and Recreation, who were a bit short on showmanship but sounded just terrific -- well, as terrific as they could without the strings and horns -- at Doug Fir Wednesday.

WHAD's new favorite band are the American Pearlfishers; as a tunesmith and arranger, Michael Johnson is the rich man's Stephen Merritt. Sure would like to hear a better quality recording of his university recital.

Oh, and while we're not normally in the habit of explaining our references around here, the headline comes from their song "The Perfect Love."