Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee will take the stage at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Friday night.  But not to deliver a speech-- at least not right away.
    The former Arkansas governor will play bass guitar at “Rockin’ in the Caucuses: 2007-2008 Road to the White House” with his band, Capitol Offense, and special guest star Barry Boudreau.  The show starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26.
    Huckabee, 51, enjoys playing bass guitar in his rock-n-roll band, which has opened for artists such as Willie Nelson and the Charlie Daniels Band, and has played the House of Blues in New Orleans, the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Colo., and for two presidential inauguration balls.
    Huckabee has said he feels the country needs a reawakening and a leadership to address an array of issues, including how to improve the nation’s infrastructure, education system, environmental policy and failing health care system.
    From 1996-2007, Huckabee served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas. When he left office on Jan. 9, 2007, he set out on a nationwide tour to promote his fifth book, “From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 STOPS to Restoring America’s Greatness.” The book reveals his optimistic vision for what America can become with the right kind of leadership and a clear direction.
    Tickets for the Huckabee appearance are $10 per person at the door, $25 per family (parents and children).  The Surf, 460 North Shore Drive, is also taking reservations by calling, 641-357-6151.