3 Pairs of Boots

California-based duo Andrew Stern & Laura Arias of 3 Pairs of Boots share a talent for pairing catchy melodies with heartfelt messages. 3POB showcases lead singer Arias’s distinctive vocals, with Andrew’s stringed instrument work creating the band’s compelling, Americana-leaning blend of country, rock, folk & blues.

After releasing their 2019 debut album Gone South, Arias and Stern developed YouTube series Cook'N'& Country, pairing cooking with live country music. They released their sophomore album Long Rider in January 2021, a song collection inspired by the “Lady Long Rider” Bernice Ende. 2022 brought their third album Mighty Love. September of 2024 saw the release of their 4th studio album Boot Scootin in 5 years, leaning into the band’s country roots while simultaneously continuing to expand beyond into more impressionistic genres.

Highlights from reviews of the Boot Scootin’ album …
“Boot Scootin' is a collection of high-energy and inspiring songs" (Tales From The Corner)
"The album arrives with decorative, stylistic flourishes and deeply heart-bleeding lyrics about taking risks, the necessity of change, and seeking adventure" (B Sides & Badlands)
"There’s a quirkiness to their folk-rock that’s charming, catchy, with music that’s attractive & shot with a liberal dose of pizzazz that acts like a musical vitamin B-12.” (Americana Highways)
"The smooth shimmer of their arrangements and, rich, robust harmonies and a consistently decisive delivery combine in equal proportion to create a sound that garners instant attention on first listen and leaves a lingering impression thereafter. It’s not only robust and refreshing, but highly infectious as well, a breezy respite that creates a light and lively sound courtesy of a sensual sheen. " (Goldmine Magazine)