Sidecar Honey

Sidecar Honey is the songwriting trifecta of Dave Dribbon, Jeff Honeycutt and Randy Dzielak — a self-described “down home roots sounds with an original modern edge” outfit. But what makes this Americana act (in a sea of roots-music bands) a stand out is the smart juxtaposition of shrewd songwriting and high-energy rhythm.

Not that Sidecar Honey is overly pensive. While these are thoughtful songs, they’re for the thinking man with a beer in hand. As the catchy chorus of “Closer” says, “Just grab a beer and take my hand, baby come a little closer.” This isn’t rocket science. In fact, much of the band’s catalog, with its dance-ready beats and comfy hooks, would be right at home on contemporary country radio. (We’d all win with that outcome — country seems to be the new top-40 rock, and the genre would benefit from some songwriting of substance.)