A Canadian, Fred Penner is a children's entertainer who gives appearances throughout North America as well as performing on his Canadian children's television show Fred Penner's Place.
Fred's musical career practically began as soon as he could harmonize. As a precocious four year old, he would make up songs while travelling on the bus with his mother. In grade school, Fred taught himself how to play the guitar, and performed in school choirs and pageants. He recognized the therapeutic value of music through experience with his sister, Susie, who had Down's Syndrome.
After graduating from university with a degree in Economics and Psychology, Fred spent time working with mentally and physically challenged children, using his considerable musical talents to comfort and entertain.
Throughout the seventies, Fred explored a variety of musical and theatrical genres, including a stint on the live performance circuit with his comedic folk/rock band, Kornstalk, which also featured Juno-award winning children's entertainer AI Simmons.
In 1977, Fred met choreographer and future wife Odette Heyn, with whom he started a children's dance theatre company. After a performance, he was approached by a member of the audience who was so impressed by Fred's talent and charisma that he offered to finance an album of his music. Fred accepted the generous offer, which resulted in the classic album, The Cat Came Back. It launched his career and established him as a premiere Canadian children's entertainer.
Fred's dynamic live performances are integral to his success. He, along with The Cat's Meow Band, consistently play to packed houses of children and parents across North America. To captivate throngs of energetic fans for 60 minutes, this consummate family entertainer mixes his music with comedic routines, not only to enchant the little ones, but to delight their parents as well. (punaday.com)
Hey! How's it going? Did I tell you that MTV is using two of my songs (Daydreams & Thank You) for one of their Engaged & Underage episodes? It's been airing a lot this past week, you should check it out.
WHAT A PLEASURE TO COME HERE & HEAR U SINGING AN AL JOLSON SONG. THIS YEAR, FOR THE FIRST TYME EVER, THE INT'L AL JOLSON SOCIETY WILL BE HOLDING ITS CONVENTION IN CANADA. AT THE END OF MAY IN TORONTO. THANKS FOR THE AD.
What's up Fred Penner?! We just thought we'd drop a line to say thanks for being our friend and to let you know about 2 new songs we have just posted off of our upcoming debut album, "Damage of This Day". Check out "Desperate Days" and "Take Back" and let us know what you think. Also, we'll be hiting the road for the 1st leg of our summer tour on May 24. If you want us to make a stop in your town, please let us know...do us a favor and tell all of your friends to ADD us...thanks a lot and stay in touch, until then...
/cheers
/kevin elliot and the broken
What's up everybody?! We just thought we'd drop a line to say thanks for being our friend and to let you know about 2 new songs we have just posted off of our upcoming debut album, "Damage of This Day". Check out "Desperate Days" and "Take Back" and let us know what you think. Also, we'll be hiting the road for the 1st leg of our summer tour on May 24. If you want us to make a stop in your town, please let us know...until then...
/cheers
/kevin elliot and the broken
I just wanted to let you know how mcuh I still love your music. When I was a child, you were the only person I would listen to. I also used to dance to Happy Feet all the time. I will never forget the time you played Captain Hook in Peter Pan at MTYP in Winnipeg. The pulled me out of the audience and you shot me. I was so happy, I had just been shot by Fred Penner! Just wanted to let you know how much I love you and your music♥
