5 Second Rule

Artist Information

Biography

5 Second Rule is an energetic acoustic band from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Their core backgrounds in traditional Celtic music, bluegrass and rock set the foundation for inventive excursions into jazz, world music, and other realms including classic rock and Cajun music! Performing both traditional and original material, their eclectic blending of styles is well crafted and has had local audiences raving since coming on the scene in 2008. 5 Second Rule brings a range from folk to contemporary rolled in with an updated energetic trad feel. Their lineup features Michelle Feldman (fiddle), David Lovrien (whistles, sax, keyboards), Mike Tidwell (guitar, bouzouki), Paul Dryer (mandolin, guitar, banjo) and Rick Holt (drums, percussion). All the boys join in for vocals.

5 Second Rule has been performing at festivals, clubs and special events in the Southwest including North Texas Irish Festival, Austin Celtic Festival, Desoto Creekfest, Cowtown Celtic Festival, Oklahoma Celtic Festival, and Four Winds Celtic Music Festival. Their inaugural performance was at the Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas TX with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra. Their unique arrangements and driving sound keep the audience guessing what they will come up with next.

Instrumentation

David Lovrien - whistles, sax, keyboards, vocals
Michelle Feldman - fiddle
Rick Holt - drums, bodhran, percussion, vocals
Mike Tidwell - guitar, bouzouki, vocals
Paul Dryer - guitar, mandolin, harmonica, vocals

Discography

"Buttered Side Down" - Toe-tapping fiddle tunes, poignant original songs and mixing pop tunes with traditional Celtic styles are the trademarks of this new acoustic band based in Dallas.

We’re very excited about releasing our first CD, “Buttered Side Down.” Recording it was a real challenge with all our busy schedules, but the hard work was worth it! The title of this album is a reference to Jennings’ Corollary to the Law of Selective Gravity (related to Murphy’s Law, of course), which states, “The chance of the bread falling with the buttered side down is proportional to the cost of the carpet.” But unlike Murphy, we have been lucky and blessed to find each other and make music we love. We hope you enjoy the songs, tunes, and “Irish sandwiches.” Bon apetit!

Links

• Facebook
• CD Baby
• Amazon
• ReverbNation

Audio

• Whelan's set
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• Fraher's set
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• Fermoso Universo
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• Man of Constant Sorrow
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• Shetland Pony set
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Video

5 Second Rule Farewell to Erin Set - Austin Celtic Festival 2010

Cowtown Goes Green - Fort Worth Texas 2011

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Press

• "...a supurb effort - clean, tight, professional." [+ Show ]
  

  "Take a group of obviously talented veteran area musicians, add some jazz fusion, modern folk and a ..."Take a group of obviously talented veteran area musicians, add some jazz fusion, modern folk and a rock number here and there, and you have “5 Second Rule” – NOT your average traditional Celtic quintet." (follow link to full CD review)

• "Innovators"
  

  "It's refreshing to hear Celtic musicians try their hand at jazz music..."

• "5 Second Rule is a crowd favorite.." [+ Show ]
  

  "...talented" "...a featured performer at the North Texas Irish Festival, and will be performing at..."...talented"
  "...a featured performer at the North Texas Irish Festival, and will be performing at the Inaugural Cowtown Celtic Festival in 2011.'
  "...are instructors at the World-renowned O'Flaherty's Irish Music Retreat"

• "5 Second Rule, brings alive the true essence of Irish Music" [+ Show ]
  

  "Their love and passion for Irish music is evident in the feet tapping, hand clapping of the audienc..."Their love and passion for Irish music is evident in the feet tapping, hand clapping of the audience who hears them..."
  "All the members of 5 Second Rule have given many personal hours volunteering to aide the promotion of the O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat'
  "...I believe 5 Second Rule is a group that will be long associated with their love for and knowledge of Irish music"

Setlist

5 Second Rule performs a blend of originals, covers and traditional music. Our original material is steeped in traditional music, but influenced strongly by our backgrounds in rock, jazz and bluegrass. We have created unique and interesting arrangements to our covers. We have been performing since 2008 and have loads of material for a variety of audiences. Influences are Flook, Solas, The Beatles, Danu, Luar na Lubre, Sharon Shannon, Vince Guaraldi and Steely Dan.

Sample list of tunes/songs:
Farewell to Erin
Reelin' In the Years
Galway Girl
Norwegian Wood
Sheila Coyles
Across the Great Divide
Banish Misfortue
Music for a Found Harmonium
Black Water
Paddy Fahy's
Ashokan Farewell
Muineria De Santalla D'Ozcos
Man of Constant Sorrow
Fermoso Universo
Lagrange
Bolen's Fancy
Christmast Eve
My Cup of Stars
...and more

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