California-based husband-and-wife duo Andrew Stern and Laura Arias of 3 Pairs of Boots met through a “Singer Wanted” ad and were married within a year of their first encounter. The duo share a vast musical history as well as a talent for pairing catchy melodies with heartfelt messages. Their distinctive sound is an Americana-blending of folk, rock, and country Their brand new album is "Long Rider," and selections from it will be featured on this special episode of Midwest Beat.