Stevie Wonder, The Winans, The Hawkins, Andrae Crouch, Rance Allen, Clark Sisters, Marcus Miller, Thomas Whitfield, Donny Hathaway, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Dramatics and the Whispers, Anthony Jackson, Stanley Clark, Abraham Laboriel, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, L.A. & Face, Phil Collins, Michael W. Smith, Steven Speilberg and the list goes on.
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October 3, 2008 Savannah,GA Jonesville Baptist Church
October 12, 2008 Indianapolis, IN New Life Worship Center
October 17, 2008 Jacksonville,FL
October 25, 2008 Estroudsburgh, PA POCONO Mountain School
November 7, 2008 Gary, IN Genesis Center
November 8, 2008 Florence,SC Civic Center
November 13, 2008 Minneanapolis, MN
November 14, 2008 Minneanapolis, MN
November 15, 2008 St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena
December 3-7 Nigeria, AFRICA (concert on Dec 5)
December 31, 2008 Upper Marlboro, MD Showplace Arena
MOVIES
Fred Hammond Family Entertainment Inc.introduces “Christmas…Who Needs It”—an intriguingly hilarious new dramedy from the mind of multi-platinum, award-winning gospel great Fred Hammond. This first film offering from FHFE cleverly captures the true essence of Christmas. The story is brought to life by a stellar cast of both veteran and fresh talent lead by Hammond in the lead role of James Jonathan Zaxby and includes a renowned stage and film actors David Whitfield a three time NAACP image award winner and Anne McCrary- a Bobby Jones Gospel staple, plus three time stellar award-winniner IROCC Williams. This lively cast of characters will also transform this feature-film into a fantastic new theatrical production!
“Christmas…Who Needs It” was filmed at the company’s new 15,000 plus square foot sound stage and production facility in Dallas, Texas. The facility now under renovation will house the new state of the art recording studio for the music production of new and established artists under the famed F. Hammond Music label, plus editing suites for various video and film projects. The soundstage also offers a prime location for theatrical presentations, intimate concerts and musical workshops. “Christmas…Who Needs It” - FHFE’s first film release, tugs on your every emotion with side-splitting humor and touching moments sure to warm the hearts of people from all walks of life!
In this holiday tale James Jonathan Zaxby, an easy going, prominent businessman from Los Angeles is bitter toward God and indifferent about Christmas because of a personal tragedy he suffered. Like many people in our hurting world, James has managed to camouflage his pain with a suit, tie and briefcase. On Christmas Eve, while on his way to a business meeting in New York, this self-made millionaire is forced to make an emergency landing and finds himself helplessly stranded in the small southern town of Cricket Fence where he meets the charming yet quirky Hackett family.
Filled with interesting twists and surprises, “Christmas…Who Needs It” mirrors the struggles and pain that life can sometimes bring. Although the Hackett family experiences traumatic hardships, their unfailing love for each other coupled with their optimistic approach to life, helps James realize what the holiday season is really all about.
Without a doubt, “Christmas…Who Needs It” will become a classic, timeless production that families will look forward to year after year serving as a tender reminder that we all need Christmas.
For more than 25 years, music listeners around the world have known Fred Hammond as a talented songwriter, bassist and vocalist. He is also known throughout the music industry as a gifted musical arranger and producer. But, his work with Face to Face Productions Corporation, the company for which he is both founder and CEO, has earned him the title the "Babyface" of gospel.
Few gospel artists can boast of the consistency of sales, radio airplay and concert appearances that Hammond has achieved over the course of his career. As a solo artist, founder of the pioneering urban group, Commissioned, and his work with Radical for Christ combined, Fred has sold over 7 million albums and these endeavors have made him a mainstay on Billboard’s Gospel Chart top 10, along with frequent appearances on the magazine’s Heatseekers and Music Video Sales charts. In addition, as if that were not enough, Hammond’s work as a producer has landed him in the #1 spot among gospel producers according to the Gospel Music Round-up. Throughout his professional career, Hammond has maintained a reputation for excellence, racking up numerous awards and nominations including the Grammy, BET, N.A.A.C.P. Image, Stellar, Dove, and GMWA Excellence Awards.
Beyond Hammond’s individual success, his achievements as CEO of Face to Face Productions and the FHammond Music Label have placed him in a class by himself. Since their inception, Hammond has served as producer on more than 80 album projects. With that level of productivity, it is not surprising that the Face to Face sound has dominated the gospel marketplace. Their recent success in bringing the praise and worship format to the African-American church has resulted in the development of a new genre of gospel music, Urban Praise & Worship. As the architect behind the new phenomenon in Gospel music, Fred has become one of the most respected names in the industry. His previous release {Pages of Life} Chapters I & II has exceeded Double Platinum status and held the #1 position on the Billboard Gospel Charts for over 15 weeks. His latest release Free To Worship bombarded Billboard’s #1 position on the Gospel Charts, and was hailed as one of the year’s best-selling gospel albums for 2006. Its debut release entitled “In Case You Missed… And Then Some”, featured brand new artists on the F. Hammond Music Label including Joann Rosario, Shea Norman, & The Singletons and has sold well over 200,000 copies.
The pages continue to turn for the platinum recording artist! Hammond has taken his creative savvy to a higher level moving into from the stage to the big screen with the movie, The Gospel. This feature film was both Executive Produced and Inspired by Hammond, and boasted a stellar cast including Boris Kojo, Nona Gaye, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker and Martha Munizzi. In his latest venture Hammond will serve as producer for the soundtrack to the upcoming feature film Mamma I Wanna Sing.
In addition to Hammond’s studio career, he has continued to take his special brand of gospel to audiences around the world, performing an average of 30 weeks per year. Hammond has headlined thousands of concert dates with an average audience attendance of 3,000, in addition to television appearances on the nationally syndicated Stellar Awards, Lou Rawls Parade of Stars, BET’s Celebration of Gospel Music, BET’s Walk of Fame, N.A.A.C.P.’s A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, 106 & Park and TBN’s highly-rated shows The Pat Boone Show, Praise the Lord, and The 700 Club.
Halfway through his third decade in the industry, Hammond shows no signs of slowing down. In 1997, he shared the stage with Kirk Franklin & Yolanda Adams performing before more than 500,000 people on The Tour of Life, the most successful tour in gospel music history! In 1998, he continued to find touring success as the Creative Director and Featured Artist on Walt “Baby” Love’s Power 98 Tour, ALW’s The Living Proof Tour and ALW’s The Shout 2000 Tour.
Hammond continues to take the entertainment industry by storm, writing and directing the smash hit musical drama “Been There, Done That” with America’s favorite TV Judge, Greg Mathis. As for Hammond’s acting career, this production merely rekindled the fire! In addition to his work on the hit play “Only The Strong”, Hammond has debuted in several Daimler-Chrysler commercials. Hammond has now launched an Urban Entertainment Company fHammond Family Entertainment, Inc. which will provide a complete portfolio of integrated entertainment services that collectively addresses the exclusive needs of the urban family market with core offerings including: a film division releasing direct-to-DVD titles; a music and book publishing division; an online multi-media website including radio programming and streaming video content; theatrical presentations; as well as perpetual music production from new and established artists under the famed, F. Hammond Music label. The products released from the FHFE brand will establish a global presence while conveying universal messages that everyone can embrace.
What's Going On With FRED??? Glad you asked!!!
Fred Hammond’s WAREHOUSE WORSHIP
"The Gospel Must Be Seen" “New!!”— Imagine the ultimate Fred Hammond musical experience with the push of one button-Enter. It’s your own personal concert and variety show on-demand. Grammy award-winning Fred Hammond - the architect of Urban Praise and Worship presents "Fred Hammond’s Warehouse Worship." This is sure to be the next level innovation for getting gospel music to the world. Fred Hammond’s Warehouse Worship is an internet-based, pay-per-view concert series. Each thirty minute program includes 15-20 minutes of the funky- R&B praise, thought-provoking ballads and heartfelt, soul-mending, spirit- lifting worship that has made Hammond a favorite in the gospel industry today. You’ll find it on www.gospelondemand.tv ! Stay tuned for more about Fred Hammond’s Warehouse Worship...coming soon!
Fred Hammond’s Christmas …Who Needs It
Fred Hammond Family Entertainment Inc.introduces “Christmas…Who Needs It”—an intriguingly hilarious new dramedy from the mind of multi-platinum, award-winning gospel great Fred Hammond. This first film offering from FHFE cleverly captures the true essence of Christmas. The story is brought to life by a stellar cast of both veteran and fresh talent lead by Hammond in the lead role of James Jonathan Zaxby and includes a renowned stage and film actors David Whitfield a three time NAACP image award winner and Anne McCrary- a Bobby Jones Gospel staple, plus three time stellar award-winniner IROCC Williams. This lively cast of characters will also transform this feature-film into a fantastic new theatrical production!
“Fred Hammond’s WAREHOUSE WORSHIP & Christmas…Who Needs It ” were filmed at the company’s 15,000 plus square foot sound stage and production facility in Dallas, Texas. The facility is under renovation and will house the new state of the art recording studio for the music production of new and established artists under the famed F. Hammond Music label, plus editing suites for various video and film projects. The soundstage also offers a prime location for theatrical presentations, intimate concerts and musical workshops.
For media inquiries: Contact Michael Bethany at 214-420-9208 or michael@fhammondfamilyent.com
LIKES
Free To Worship Band and Singers:
Calvin Rodgers(Drums/MD), Darius Fentress(Percs.), Alan "Snoop" Evans II(Bass), Phillip Feaster(keys), Bobby Sparks(keys), Gerald Hardy (Guitar)
Sopranos -Ericka Warren, Machelle Robinson, Kari Willson, Nikisha Bethany, LaMesa Harden-Jenkins, and honorary soprano Candy West
Man!! I was checking like once a day for show 20, then it went to like once a week, then once a month, and now I just feel emotionally distraught dude. lol... But it's all good, y'all still my kin-folk. I hope and pray that all is well.
I am at work as usual getting my Fred Hammond groove as I diligently work. As I listen to L.O.U.D., I catch myself doing something I have done since the first time I heard it and got the message of the individual letters for the title. What is that? I am fingerspelling in sign language. Even at the concert, I was dancing and signing the letters as you were singing with dance.
I know you have a wide range audience so I wanted to suggest maybe you may consider adding this when the group is performing. It can be educational for people who have never considered the beauty of sign language as well as incorporate the signing community to actively participate as well. Many people think the deaf community has no appreciate for music because they do not hear the audible sounds as we do. But they feel the rhythms and beats through vibration to a point they enjoy your music as much as anyone else.
I love doing my special dance to the L.O.U.D. even at my desk. I am trying to type, sign, sing and groove in my chair all at one time. Needless to say I may look a bit Cole-like (from Martin) but I don't care cause I am praising my way through a long day at work with a grateful and joyful spirit.
Okay that is my input for the day. We are really missing you guys on Radio Fred. We look forward to you bringing laughter adn bottom line no sugar coated truth back into our homes. Nothing but blessings to you sir!
Blessed Day Sir,
When will Radio Fred have a new recording? The holidays are coming and what a perfect time to advertise your dvd. It is also a great time to discuss the do and don't of Christmas, players holidays and more. Wow we miss you guys so much just to hear some real talk. There are so many people who face the holidays with such depression because they may not have a spouse or significant other. They need to hear from you as well. I know you guy have been touring but we surely do miss you all!!!!
Nothing but the blessings of God to you and the crew!
Hope Elizabeth
Blessed Day Sir,
When will Radio Fred have a new recording? The holidays are coming and what a perfect time to advertise your dvd. It is also a great time to discuss the do and don't of Christmas, players holidays and more. Wow we miss you guys so much just to hear some real talk. There are so many people who face the holidays with such depression because they may not have a spouse or significant other. They need to hear from you as well. I know you guy have been touring but we surely do miss you all!!!!
Nothing but the blessings of God to you and the crew!
Hope Elizabeth
september is half way over let's get busy and embrace the fall season.....take a walk and enjoy the leaves changing colors and if yours don't enjoy the scenery anyway.......
Hey Brotha Fred, stopping in on my way to warehouse worship and wanted you to know how much I love Warehousse worship. It is raw and real. Thanks and have a great evening.
Stopping by to say Hi!!! I really miss you and the Fam on Radio Fred!! I've listened 3-4 times to all the old shows, I neeeeddd a new word from you and the FAM!! I think I'm going through withdrawls !!!
Be Blessed and know that your Angels are encamped around you!!
I just finished WW Episode 8. I don't know how to express with words. I didn't want to stop but I gotta study for a test tomorrow. The Holy Spirit is overflowing in me. I thank God for you all and what He's doing through you. Bless ya, God bless ya.
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Man!! I was checking like once a day for show 20, then it went to like once a week, then once a month, and now I just feel emotionally distraught dude. lol... But it's all good, y'all still my kin-folk. I hope and pray that all is well.
Stopping by to say Hi!!! I really miss you and the Fam on Radio Fred!! I've listened 3-4 times to all the old shows, I neeeeddd a new word from you and the FAM!! I think I'm going through withdrawls 
!!!
