The Ripple Effect Band (TREB) is a North San Diego County band, comprised of multitalented singers and musicians who offer a variety and flexible list of song titles and performance options. Playing primarily within the “blues rock” genre, the band also can provide contemporary Spanish, Reggae and Country titles to fit the audience’s expectations.
TREB offers duo’s, trios and any configuration up to a full band, based on the needs and desires of the venue and host. TREB lists 14 different musicians within its line up options. Most of the musicians are multitalented, playing different instruments as the song, gig needs and musician’s calendars dictate. TREB is flexible!
The Ripple Effect Band
TREB can and has provided appropriate music for wineries, bars and restaurants, private parties, block parties, fund raisers as well as weddings and celebrations of life. TREB is flexible!
Band Members (alphabetically)
Camille Otillio (lead and harmony vocals)Elliott Powell: Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals
Member's Bio
Fred Vencill - FounderFred 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.
Camille Otillio;
lead and harmony vocals
Growing up, the daughter of a jazz singer mother, and piano playing father, Camille has grown up with a wealth of musical inspiration- everything from the Jazz Greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James, to the rock acts such as Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, alongside almost everything else in between.
She's always been a singer at heart, but her first love was piano, after she was denied singing lessons until she learned the piano. She dedicated herself to classical piano, dreaming of being a concert pianist. But, 1 years of piano lessons isn't enough to prepare you for singing lessons. Instead she would patiently wait to be home alone so she could belt out her favorite tunes... or the car, or slow day at work, or anywhere else she thought nobody could hear her.
It wasn't until college that Camille "found her voice, beginning to sing with others, collaborating musically, participating in jams, improvising music, etc. Shortly after, Camille joined a vocal jazz ensemble where she discovered a surprising love for the stage and sharing music with others.
She now finds herself singing lead for The Ripple Effect Band and finally fulfilling her middle school/high school dreams of singing with a rock band.
Elliot Powell
Bass Guitar, Vocals
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!
