The Early Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event Friday morning for their 2014 Early Pioneer Days Festival announcing their headliner for the annual dance.

Jodie Armstrong, Early Chamber Ambassador, announced that Charlie Robison will be the headliner.  Armstrong stated that Robison was a great fit for the event as he understood pioneer ways.

“We are happy to announce Charlie Robison as the headliner for this year.   He is a pioneer for Texas Country, back in the 80s in Austin and kind of got this amazing country stuff going in Texas,” said Armstrong.  “He is no stranger to ranching and hard work as he grew up in Bandera, Texas and had a ranch there, so I think he will be a great addition to our Pioneer Festival this year.  We are very proud to have Charlie Robison to be our headliner.”

Along with this announcement, the chamber had old west performers, Lone Star Lead and Lace, a volunteer non-profit group, which travels across the state performing gunfights and entertaining, while also promoting gun safety.  The group consists of a cast of about eighteen including The Gray Wolf – the town’s marshal, the Kolonel, Madam X – who runs the local “social club,” Lefty McGoo –the town’s drunk and killer for hire, and many more.  The cast brings their old west town, Cimmaron Gap, to life as they portray gunfights of the old West and raise money for scholarships for seniors in the towns where they perform each year.

David Woolam of Comanche also brought his working mule team and wagon to the kick-off.  Woolam is a retired fireman who participates in parades, works reunions and trail rides with his wagon and mules, Polly and Betsy.

The Early Pioneer Days Festival will be held at the Early Chamber of Commerce on October 18th.  This festival is a full day of fun for the family with food, vendors, a blacksmith, and live music all day.  There will also be a 5K “Run or Dye” run, photo opportunities, and performers including Lone Star Lead and Lace, and KR Wood and Camp Cookieville. For more info on the event, visit