5 Second Rule's members are David Lovrien, Michelle Feldman, Rick Holt, Mike Tidwell and Paul Dryer.

David Lovrien (Irish whistles, keyboards, sax) begin playing Irish music after joining the band Gallus in 2004 and has been picking up tunes ever since.  He also plays saxophone with the Dallas Wind Symphony and local rock band The Fins.   David performs regularly with the Trinity Hall Session Players and has been a staff member at the annual O’Flaherty Irish Music Camp since 2006.

Michelle Feldman has over 20 years of Irish fiddling experience.  Her driving style powers many of 5 Second Rules dance sets, although she is equally at home adding a wistful phrase to a ballad or spicing up a bluegrass tune.  Michelle is also a songwriter and has performed with many groups in the past, including Gallus.

Percussionist Rick Holt started his 40-year drumming career at an early age and was exposed to a wide variety of musical styles. Since graduating with a degree in Music Education from Troy University in Alabama, he has been performing in bands and as a freelance percussionist in rock, jazz, blues, country and classical performances.  He is also an instructor at the annual O’Flaherty Irish Music Youth Camp. Rick brings a unique and diverse musical style to 5 Second Rule, utilizing the African djembe, Celtic bodhran, and other wonderful percussion instruments.  

Mike Tidwell has been playing and performing a variety of music for over 35 years. Mike is the lead vocalist, guitarist, Irish bouzouki, and dobro player for the band. As a singer-songwriter, he has written and performed in many styles, including rock, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, country, and folk. Mike has performed with various ensembles in California and Texas.

Guitarist Paul Dryer is no stranger to diverse music styles. Over the past 40 years, Paul has played in jazz, bluegrass, rock and gospel bands, and numerous vocal groups.  Originally from Kentucky, Paul has lived in the Dallas area since the early 1960's.  He also plays mandolin, whistle and Irish flute. Paul’s backup vocals, creative jazz-inspired guitar accompaniment and melodic style add a distinctive richness to 5 Second Rule’s repertoire.