Alex has been playing in Texas since the mid 90’s with residencies at the Black Cat Lounge, Steamboat & One 2 One Bar, as well as regular shows at Saxon Pub, Momo’s, the Steel Penny and many others. Since 2006 Alex has been touring regularly in France with varous line-ups. Now with The Exchange, Alex is bring his original music back to the world stage.
Marc Leonetti
Keys/Guitar/Vocals
Marc has been performing in Austin since moving here in 2006. He has played guitar in funk, jazz, and even bluegrass bands. Currently, in addition to playing with The Exchange, he plays guitar with S7ven (jazz), Boogaloo (funk/Latin), and Heavy Mellow (yacht rock). He also teaches private guitar/piano lessons, and works as vocal music director at the Bastrop Opera House.
Hamilton Nabors
Bass/Vocals
Hamilton has been gigging around Texas for over 30 years with bands like Brother Magnum, Dysfunkshun Junkshun, and even Alex Henley since 2001. Now he’s back with Alex to bring his amazing chops and backup vocals to The Exchange.
Will McGowan
Drums/Vocals
A seasoned gigging and recording artist, Will has been the drummer for, and part owner of, The Memphis Train Revue for many years. He’s also recorded his own Christian contemporary album “Peace Be Still” which is available on iTunes. Alex and Will have played with each other in various bands over the years, but this is the first time Will and Alex will be doing a regular project together.
Yaume Lannoy
Bass/Stand Up Bass/Vocals (France)
In 2004, Yaume and Alex crossed paths while Alex was visiting Geneva, Switzerland, They hit it off right away and became like brothers. Since then, Yaume and Alex have been playing and touring with each other all over the Rhone Alps region of France, and French Alps, as well as back in Texas. Yaume has been integral for the exposure of Alex’s music and he continues to book, promote and play with Alex.
JC Prince
Piano/Keys/Vocals (France)
Raised on classical piano and the rigorous music theory of a conservatory. In 2016 he created an instrumental music trio, The French Bastards, where he gives free rein to imaginary, hectic and familiar film music.