"We are not promised tomorrow, so what EFFECT will we leave behind today?" 

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Meet JOSEPH HOBDY

      Locally-known yet nationally-awarded singer-songwriter Joseph Hobdy is on a mission to impact the nations through his upbeat style of piano-based Soulful Rock, with a message of hope that resonates with the hearts of all who listen. A self-taught pianist born and raised in El Paso, TX, Joseph has been writing music and leading others in worship for nearly two decades. Forming THE 413 EFFECT in 2003, Joseph answered the call to action from God to be a light in the midst of the darkness through his original music, hoping it would be an encouragement to anyone who feels rejected and unloved. His musical style is vast, including elements of Soul, Rock, Pop, Rap, and R&B just to start. Mr. Hobdy is always ready to jam! His life verse is the inspiration behind the band name -- Philippians 4:13 -- which echoes, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

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 MEET THE BAND

     Over the past decade and a half, THE 413 EFFECT has been blessed with the opportunity open for well-known Christian and Gospel artists such as Britt Nicole, David Crowder* Band, and Dorothy Norwood, as well as written original music selected for collegiate competitions and non-profit organizations. However, it's Joseph's passion for reaching out to the community that keeps him grounded, bringing him back to what really matters -- worship. From the early 1990s, he and his mother (Star, an ordained minister) have been involved in various aspects of ministry -- homeless, children's, youth, elderly, prison, and hospital -- which is something that God continually places on their hearts to go after.

     THE 413 EFFECT has taken a unshakable stand for life since 2018, supporting and collaborating with various local churches and pro-life organizations such as the Southwest Coalition for Life and Guiding Star Southwest. In the summer of 2019, T4E's biggest impact would be through "The Summer for LIFE Jam", a fundraising event that turned into an outdoor gathering that would raise over $30,000 to support healthcare for expectant mothers living in the Southwest community, while also making Texas history by bringing together people of multiple faiths and backgrounds to unite together in support of a worthy cause.   

     During the worldwide pandemic of 2020 & 2021, THE 413 EFFECT hosted weekly live performances via social media to encourage and uplift audiences all over the world tuning in, while also donating and delivering food to widows and needy families. Now in 2025, T4E brings live music for the residents of the long-term care facility that Pastor Star has been receiving treatment from since July of 2023. 

     As for the future, THE 413 EFFECT is leaving it in God's hands. In the meantime, they are asking their supporters to join them in prayer for funds to be made available to release new music in 2025.  Whether through a public or private event, or even just on social media, T4E will be available and ready to provide a memorable & unforgettable experience for all!