David “Sour” Troutt is an enigma, wrapped up in a puzzle, surrounded by intrigue, enveloped by a black blazer with a “V” on the pocket. Hailing from the Southern California hamlet of Tustin, Sour moved to San Francisco 10 years ago and hasn't looked back (well, except when he visits his mom and stuff). When Sour Troutt said “playing bass is my second-favorite thing to do -- first-favorite being the drinking of beer,” Orbit hired him on the spot.

The latest addition to the Vees line-up graduated from USC with a dual degree in Small Business Administration and liberal arts. He says he has a lot in common with UCLA grad Dr. Pat Phelan. Troutt explains, “Dr. Pat went to UCLA and so did my maid.” Dr. Pat was not amused by that comment and professed that all the maids in the Phelan household attended Radcliffe.