DIRTY LINEN Magazine Review Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys

“One of the under-the-radar finds of the year! Lead singer and principal song–writer Pat Surface knows his way around a well–crafted tune. The Boundary Water Boys’ music has texture and depth. Celtic‚ Bluegrass‚ Folk and Gospel based...but none of these genres defines or limits what they do. Fans of progressive acoustic music will find much to enjoy... Outstanding!”

Pat Surface and his award–winning band‚ the Boundary Water Boys ©‚ sing and play some old and new favorites from Pat’s first million miles on the road. With Nathan Wilson on violin and mandolin‚ Grammy Award–winner John Ely on dobro and harmonies‚ Doc Rob Mattson on guitar‚ bass and harmonies‚ and Terry Mattson on hand–drums and harmonies augmenting Pat’s signature vocals and LaPlant acoustic guitar – this long–playing CD (20 tracks) will take you on a great musical journey.

Included are several re–mastered archived tunes from earlier Boundary Water Boys CDs‚ including: Sitting On Top Of The World (trk 12) and Standing On The Rock (trk 15) and some new trade–mark Boundary Water Boys arrangements of nostalgic favorites such as: Feelin’ Groovy (trk 6)‚ Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (trk 3)‚ and Spirit In The Sky (trk 14). Some original tunes by Pat include the meaningful ballad‚ Take Some Time (trk 19)‚ a fun‚ bluesy tune‚ Repo Man (trk 17)‚ a poignant reminder of 9/11‚ Eye For An Eye (trk 18)‚ and a bluegrass instrumental‚ Boundary Waters Breakdown (trk 11). The last track (20) is a beautiful rendition of an Eric Bogle tune‚ One Small Star‚ tagged with Jay Unger’s Ashokan Farewell. The CD is also uniquely packaged – keeping with Spiritwood Music’s commitment to go green with their label – like a mini LP with 100% recycled and recyclable cardboard.