Get to Know a HoDoan #3 - Pete

(It's time for another sneak peek into the gritty innards of the HoDo. This time around, we're talking with Pete. He's a tall drink of water with plenty of talent and a great personality. Pete also has the distinction of being a guitarist/vocalist in a bluegrass outfit, the Johnson Family Band. Let's learn more...)

Any nicknames? Pete. Just Pete.


What do you do here at the HoDo and how long have you been here? I'm a bartender. I've been here for about six months.

What is your most memorable HoDo moment? Probably seeing the sun set, framed by the buildings on Broadway, from the stage at Dalefest.

What do you like to do in your free time? I have an Australian cattledog named Scruggs and a bluegrass band. Right now, I'm also learning the fiddle.


List some favorites of yours. "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," by Robert Persig; films by David Lynch; the album "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake; the Foghorn Stringbad; and "Lost."

What do you recommend to do while in Fargo? Hike at Buffalo River State Park, drink at the HoDo and see the Johnson Family Band, of course!

What is your favorite menu item on the HoDo menu? You can't beat a wild rice burger and a Bells Two-Hearted ale.

What is your dream vacation? I would love to go climbing and chase women in Thailand.

Who are your heroes? John Hartford, Tom Waits, Barack Obama and Dale (all-around smooth talkin' manager of the HoDo Lounge - ed.).

What would you do if you won the lottery? Become a full-time alpinist (mountain climber - ed.), or something equally self indulgent.

(A special thanks to Pete for his willingness to be poked and prodded. Be sure to check out his mixology skills behind the bar at the HoDo.)