by Kristina Gabalski
Hilton native Emma Lane performs March 10 in a fundraiser in honor of West Webster firefighters killed when responding to a call. “30 Firehouse Shows in 30 Days” makes its way to the Hilton Fire Department Exempt Hall on Sunday, March 10 starting at 4 p.m.
The tour is in honor of the West Webster firefighters killed this past Christmas Eve while responding to a call and in appreciation to all area firefighters.
Each 90 minute show is meant to raise awareness of the work of firefighters and showcase each station. Donations benefit the West Webster Fire Department.
Hilton native and musician Emma Lane is among the talent scheduled to perform on March 10.
“I jumped at the chance to perform,” Lane says, “because I spent a lot of my time at the old fire hall. Two of my best friends growing up – their dads were firemen.
“My dad is a musician,” she continues. “I guess you can say I was born into music. I was interested in music at an early age and when I was in my later teen years, I joined my dad on stage.”
Writing her own songs became an outlet to express what she couldn’t say any other way, Lane explains. “Now, I think of myself as a storyteller.”
Lane currently plays shows around Rochester and is working on recording a country rock EP. “I would love to perform one day for the Grand Ole Opry,” she says.
Lane attended Hilton High School, “was in the musicals, got books from the library and ice cream at Abbotts. It’s a great small village to grow up in,” she says.
Her roots and hometown have hugely impacted her music, Lane says.
“I’d say Hilton is a little bit country and a little bit rock-n-roll which is my style of music. I write about home a lot,” Lane says. “I think being in a small town and a small community, heart breaks hurt more, loneliness feels so much bigger than it is because everyone is so close. But the great thing about a small town is we are also dreamers. There isn’t much out here to do, no malls or movie theaters, so we have to use our imagination. You can’t hide away from things, especially in school.”
Other musicians scheduled to perform on March 10 are Paul Cummings (host), Worthy Duncan, John Houston, David Lockwood and Steve Geraci.
