Salvador (band)

Salvador is a Christian band. The band began with Nic and Josh as part of the worship band in their home church located in north east Austin, Texas, King of Glory church. They sing in both English and Spanish.

Salvador
OriginAustin, Texas
GenresContemporary Christian music, Latin rock, Christian rock
Years active1999–present
LabelsWord/Warner Bros., Inpop
MembersNic Gonzales
Josh Gonzales
Chris Bevins
Edwin Santiago
Robert Vilera
Ben Cordonero
Past membersAdrian Lopez
Art Gonzales
Eliot Torres
Pablo Gabaldon
Billy Griego
Damian Martin
Robert Acuna
Chamo Lopez
Joel Cavazos
Joseph Cavazos
Jared Solis
Jonathan Rangel
Websitewww.salvadorlive.com

Members

Current members
  • Nic Gonzales – lead vocals, guitars
  • Chris Bevins – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Josh Gonzales – bass, backing vocals
  • Ben Cordonero – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Robert Vilera – percussion
  • Edwin Santiago – trumpet, flugelhorn

Former members
  • Adrian Lopez – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Art "Pescueeetz" Gonzales – drums
  • Eliot Torres – percussion, backing vocals
  • Pablo Gabaldon – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Billy Griego – trombone
  • Damian Martin – guitars
  • Roberto Acuña – drums
  • Chamo Lopez – percussion
  • Joel Cavazos – guitars
  • Joseph Cavazos
  • Jared Solis – saxophones, trombone
  • John Morales
  • Jonathan Rangel
  • Mike Montañez

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications
Title Details Peak positions
US
[1]		 US Christ.
[2]		 US Trop.
[3]
Salvador —31—
Into Motion 19810—
Con Poder ——7
Worship Live ———
So Natural —26—
Que Tan Lejos Esta Cielo ——12
Dismiss the Mystery —25—
Aware —38—
How Far Is Heaven: The Best of Salvador ———
Make Some Noise ———
Hope Was Born ———

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Year Title Peak positions Album
US Christ.
[4]		 US Christ. AC
[5]
2004 "Heaven" 22 So Natural
2005 "You Are There" 2723
2006 "Shine" 22 Dismiss the Mystery
2007 "Waterfall" ——
2008 "Aware" —24 Aware
2009 "What Would It Be Like" ——

Awards

2004

2008

On the heels of their new album release AWARE, the band along with TobyMac, Third Day, Kelly Clarkson and others performed at the Papal Youth Rally on April 19, 2008 in Yonkers, New York.[7][8]

Style

Over time the sound has changed from pure Latin funk to more mainstream contemporary and at times a heavier sounds of rock and occasionally the extreme sound of heavy metal riffing in later years. During live shows Salvador tries to stay with their pure up-tempo Latin sound, while inserting a few more contemporary fan favorites. The band has evolved over the years using a variety of different members to accompany the different range of music and direction the band has taken, such as Latin funk, contemporary, Rock and Roll, and hard rock.

In 1998, the band contributed to the AIDS benefit compilation album Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon produced by the Red Hot Organization.

References
  1. "Salvador Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  2. "Salvador Chart history: Top Christian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  3. "Salvador Chart History: Holiday Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  4. "Salvador - Chart history (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  5. "Salvador - Chart history (Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  6. GMA Dove Awards Archived October 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  7. "Salvador Performs at Papal Youth Rally in New York - Salvador News::: BREATHEcast.com ::: Christian Artist Database, Bios, News, Albums, Concert Dates". Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  8. "Youth Rally with Pope Benedict XVI | USCCB's Papal Visit Blog". Usccb.wordpress.com. 19 April 2008. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
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