Gary Lehman (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

Gary, born and raised in Hardin, spends his extra time helping neighbors, mostly with farming and ranching. While attending college in Bozeman, Gary worked at Gibson Guitar where he mostly buffed guitars, but also learned everything there is to know about a guitar. He had the opportunity to work on guitars for celebrities such as Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock, Michelle Branch, and Dwight Yoakam. Gary received his Business Degree at Montana State University Billings and works as a Credit Analyst at American Bank. He still manages to dedicate a majority of his time to Exit 53.

Landa Uffelman (Lead Vocals, Guitar)

Landa was born and raised in Hardin, MT and graduated from Montana State University Billings with a degree in Elementary Education, but instead of teaching, she purchased her grandma's business and is now the owner of The Farmer's Daughter General Store and Soda Fountain in Hardin, MT. Landa began singing at a young age and her first big performance was singing at a wedding at the age of four. Landa's "claim to fame" was having the opportunity to sing a duet with Keith Urban at the Big Horn Country U.S.A. festival in Sheridan Wyoming (check it out on YouTube!). ​

Shane Strecker (Drummer)

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Shane was born in Hardin and lived there for a few years, when his family decided to move to the small town of Big Horn, MT (Exit 53) where he now farms with his family. He began playing drums at a young age and because it is a small town, Shane donates his time to fill in as the drummer during school concerts and pep band performances. Because of his love of classic rock music, Exit 53 may play some 70's and 80's rock towards the end of the night. Shane spends his extra time riding (or polishing) his Harleys and spending time with his grandkids. 

Gale Link (Bass Guitar, Harmonies)

Gale is the newest member to Exit 53. Also a local of Hardin, Gale recently retired from Pepsi-Co/Frito Lay. Gale and Shane played together in a band many years ago, but Gale played rhythm and lead guitar. He is now trying his hand at bass and is doing awesome! Gale enjoys outdoor hobbies and spends a lot of his time visiting his grandchildren. Now that he gets to stay out late on weekends to play in the band, Gale runs off about 3 hours of sleep to get up and do a hobby the next day.