Fred Vencill | Founder
Fred has immersed himself in the world of music since his earliest memories. He taught himself to play by plunking out melodies on the family's "baby grand" piano at the age of 5. His musical journey continued with the violin in 4th grade, drums from 5th grade through high school, and picking up the guitar in middle school. Despite being a club and college swimmer, music remained a cherished hobby, though it took a back seat to athletics.
After marrying in 1981, Fred extended his musical contributions by playing both guitar and bass for numerous local churches, assuming the role of a worship leader. In the late 1980s, he delved into band experiences that have endured to this day. Fred's dedication to his craft culminated in the production of an 11-song CD in 2008, featuring original "blues rock" material, followed by a second 4-song CD in 2018. Currently, Fred is working on four more songs slated for production.
As the driving force behind TREB, Fred feels blessed to collaborate with a group of talented musicians and good-hearted individuals.
Wayne Lipka
Guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, lap steel, bass guitar
Wayne saw the Beatles on the Ed Sulivan show in 1964 and that changed his life. Music soon became his passion. While learning guitar, he also took up the trombone in the 7th grade up to a senior in high school, culminating with him being chosen to the California All State Honor Band. But the guitar eventually became his priority, so Wayne took formal music theory training, as well as classical and jazz lessons to sharpen his skills. While not being tied down to one genre, Wayne has played in a variety of bands including Top 40, originals, Christian, even Hawaiian. While classic rock is his foundation, Wayne enjoys playing Indie, Folk, Fusion, Christian, Country, World music and mixtures thereof. Expanding his musical horizon, Wayne also learned bass guitar, mandolin, bouzouki and lap steel guitar to add value and flavor to whatever the song requires. Wayne has enjoyed song writing throughout the decades that inspires creativity and recently has started collaborating with Fred on some new tunes.
Elliot Powell
Elliott's musical influences are as diverse as his upbringing. A "Military Brat" his musical tastes include Classical, Gospel, Rock and Roll, Motown/R&B, Jazz, Prog Rock, Reggae, Country, the Blues, Bluegrass, and everything in between! He started his musical journey as a trumpet player in elementary school and took up the bass in high school. While he can still make a respectful sound on the horn, the bass is where he earns his keep!
Elliott is a retired Naval Officer whose assignments included command of four warships, negotiating peace treaties, and serving as the Director of The White House Situation Room from 1999-2001. After a 26 year career of having "more fun than adults are ever allowed to have", Elliott currently has the second best job in the world teaching U.S. and World History at San Marcos Middle School!
Elliott is blessed with an amazing wife, two wonderful daughters, and three loveable grandchildren! He considers himself extremely fortunate to be a part of the Ripple Effect Band!
Jim ‘Bongo’ Hrabovsky
Keyboards/Accordion/Harp/Backup
Vocals, but not Bongos.
Jim has been playing local area Bands for 20+ years and
prior to that, ‘Back East’ in Philly. My formal training started at 8 years old, but quickly started jamming
with others during the teenage years. Nothing beats ‘on the job’ experience, and I love making music
with my Band mates. Our lineup includes a talented group of players and vocalists with a dynamic
song list including originals and recent and past covers. Check it out! Appreciate you and thanks for
viewing our Site. Hope to see you next Gig. Take care - Cheers!
Mia Gaskin
Mia was introduced to her Grandma’s record collection at the age of 5, and would hide out in the spare room playing the likes of Dolly Parton, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, and so many others while singing into her hairbrush in front of the mirror. She began formal classical training at the age of 14, and from there began a nearly 30 year career in the musical theater world, earning her degree from UCSD. Over the years she has sung lead and backup for many bands, as well as performed with acapella groups singing soprano/alto. She loves to sing most genres, but currently her favorites are jazz and hard rock. Mia is also a voiceover actor and voice teacher by day- you can check out some of her work as well as inquire about voice lessons through her site, www.miagaskin.com. IG: @miachiapet
