Classic Rock Through The Decades

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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!


TREB also provides a catalog of original “blues rock” material, both Christian and secular, written and produced by several different members within the group, available on most major music platforms, including Spotify. New, yet to be released material is currently in the works as well.

Member's Bio

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.

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.


 

 

 

 

Sabrina Pena

(drums)

Sabrina Peña is a Native American and a native of San Diego. Her parents moved off the Reservation for educational opportunities in the city. She started with trumpet at the age of 8 and picked up the drums and piano in high school. She auditioned and was selected to play in the US Army band “Pershing's Own”in Washington D.C. After, she enrolled at San Diego State University majoring in music, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

She packed her bags and moved to North Hollywood California catching the "Night Club Fever". She formed a six piece group, signed with a booking agent and went on the road to play the entire west coast to Alaska, and the Midwest. Connecting with the Shirelles, an all girl vocal group at Filthy McNasty's in Hollywood, Sabrina landed in Las Vegas for a three month run.

After a fulfilling five years on the road, Sabrina returned to San Diego. Marriage and children became her focus and she went to work at SDG&E. She went back to school, completing both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business Management. She continued to play at every opportunity and once the children were out and about, she again made some connections locally, formed an “Old School R&B” group and played every Casino in San Diego County.

Sabrina is an exceptional Country, Blues, Classic Rock, 80's rock, Yacht Rock, and Cumbia Latin drummer, providing such for many local bands. Sabrina stepped into “The Ripple Effect Band” in the spring of 2026 providing the backbeat driving the band forward.

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!