We Ask Fred Everything...Everything.

Warm strings, Latin pianos, fuzzy synth, soulful vocals and deep, classic, four-to-the-floor housey vibes – these are just a few of the many sounds of Fred Everything. Receiving the name due to his ability to play an incredibly broad spectrum of genres in any one set, Fred Everything is a certified favourite, and bonafide veteran, in the world of house music. With a diverse, immense discography that spans over 13 years - from his vertitable classics back in the day, to the fresh sounds of his last album (2008's 'Lost Together' on Om Records) - there's very little chance that you've not had a dance to the Quebecian artist's beats at some point. And there's an even smaller chance that you didn't have a big smile spread across your face upon encountering his beat creations; there's nothing that quite touches the buoyant, sunny sound of Mr. Everything.

Currently working from the infamous Moulton Studios in San Francisco, Fred is hard at work on his label Lazy Days, who he's bringing to the disco this Saturday. With his Lazy Days' buddies Giom and Lovebirds on hand, there's no doubt Room Three will be lit up with dancefloor gold - it'll be near blinding. We stopped in with him on a rare lazy day (ahem) to find out what's good in his world.

Are you looking forward to playing at fabric on Saturday? Do you still get nervous playing at the bigger clubs, or is it all second nature to you now?
I'm always looking forward to Fabric. I remember my first time in 2000, I was really nervous. The club had just opened and all the hype was on the club. The staff and the whole environment made me feel at home and still does today. It's a great environment. I'd say I feel more excited than nervous if anything.

Your music production is really versatile. My personal favourite track of yours is 'Without' from your 2000 album 'Under The Sun' on 20:20 Vision. That track gives a strong nod toward 80s electro-funk.
Wow, the original version of it came out in 98 on my first EP on 20:20...and it was re-released in 2005 as part of 20:20 classics, with 'Soldiers of Twilight' on the B-side. This is one of Ralph Lawson's favourite tracks of the whole 20:20 catalog. A lot of people still comment on this one, as it does have a timeless feel to it and actually goes well with a lot of so-called New Disco. This was back when I didn't think too much about format, as I didn't know better. Ignorance IS bliss!

How do you chill out when you're touring and playing lots of gigs?
Disco Naps, lots of them, on flights and when I get to destination. I also love to catch up with friends I made on trips throughout the years. I have quite a few food rituals too, wherever I go.

Do you have a favourite album or mix to relax to? Or is it sometimes nice to switch the music off?
I haven't had a chance to even listen to all the new albums I bought lately. I still enjoy the latest Jazzanova album. At home, I like to listen to my old vinyls, some Marvin or Stevie on a Sunday morning or lately it's been Bill Withers and Lery Hudson.

What's the most bizarre situation/setting you've ever had to play records in?
I wouldn't say bizarre but last week I had to play at The California Academy of Science in San Francisco. It's an incredible museum with a planetarium, an aquarium, rainforest, penguins? Quite an experience. I love to be able to get out of the club once in a while and DJ in other kinds of environments. I also love any outdoor events like Pik Nic Electronic in Montreal in the summer. Nothing like DJing for 3000 people on a sunny Sunday afternnon under an Alexandre Calder Sculpture!

You moved from Montreal to San Francisco not so long ago. What's the lifestyle like out there?
San Francisco is by far my favourite city in the US. It's got everything here. Great outdoors, amazing foods, culture and a vibrant music scene. They call it the Berlin of the States.

Is there a large difference in culture?
The weather makes a bug difference obviously but lifestyle wise it's similar to Montreal in a way. It's very intimate like the East Coast and relaxed. It's also very friendly and diversified. All kinds of people end up in San Francisco.

If you had to sum your label, Lazy Days, up in one sentence - how would you do so?
A Deep House label with a Lazy release schedule? Working on changing that?

Are you working on any new projects at the moment? What about your label?
Yes, working on a lot of stuff. Finishing a few productions for a project on Buzzin Fly by a band called Flowers and Sea Creatures that will include productions by The Revenge and Ewan Pearson. Working on a few collaborations too, one with Peter from LawnChair Generals and a few others that I can't mention just yet. I've just done some done some remixes for Atnarko on Lazy Days as well as 2 remixes for Hot Toddy from Crazy P on Om Records. Om is also releasing the final single of my album Lost Together, Don't Nobody feat. N'Dea Davenport with remixes by Hot Toddy and J Boogie. There's a also a new mix cd that I'm doing for a new series called Om Masters, it will feature only music that I've been involved with - be it original, remix or someone's remix of my music. Also starting to work on a new album for next year as well as a 5 year retrospective Lazy Days compilation for the Fall.

Any names coming though on the label that you?re particulary excited about?
I've been lucky to get some great artists lately like Shur-I-Kan and Lovebirds. I'm looking at getting some artist back up for another release like JT Donaldson and Vincenzo and some new projects by myself. This fall will mark the 20th release and 5 year anniversary of the label and will have 4 top class remixers have a take on their favourite track on the label. Hopefully I can make another stop at fabric for that!