RNV 07: Murphy Goode Winemaker Dave Ready Jr. plus Brad Paisley & Bonnie Hunt
Murphy Goode Winemaker Dave Ready Jr. is the quintessential Rock'N Vino guest - growing up in Minneapolis, his aspired to be not just a musician, but a rock star. Fronting his band on vocals, Ready found success recording and touring with an Allman Brothers-influenced sound. Also a Dead Head, Ready followed the Grateful Dead on tour for 179 shows. Ready moved to California to continue his musical pursuits and to 'be closer to Jerry'. While in California, Ready found a new passion, his father invited him up to Healdsburg to work crush at Murphy-Goode Winery and the rest was history. Ready to moved to Australia to continue his newfound winemaking passion before returning to California in the late 90's to become Assistant Winemaker at Murphy-Goode, and eventually Winemaker in 2001. Dave still plays drums and gets out to his share of concerts when he's not busy in the vineyards. Check out this week's episode, an insightful and entertaining discussion with Murphy-Goode Winemaker Dave Ready Jr.
Plus, an added bonus on this week's episode. RNV got a chance to sit down with country megastar Brad Paisley and acclaimed actress and comedienne Bonnie Hunt prior to their taking the stage at Sonoma State University's "Thicker Than Smoke" fundraising event, a benefit for north bay fire relief.
