Salvador (band)
| Salvador | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Austin, Texas |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music, Latin rock, Christian rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Word/Warner Bros., Inpop |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Nic Gonzales Josh Gonzales Chris Bevins Edwin Santiago Robert Vilera Ben Cordonero |
| Past members |
Adrian Lopez Art Gonzales Eliot Torres Pablo Gabaldon Billy Griego Damian Martin Robert Acuna Chamo Lopez Joel Cavazos Joseph Cavazos Jared Solis Jonathan Rangel |
Salvador is a Christian band. The band began with Art, Nic, and Josh Gonzales 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.
Members
- Nic Gonzales – vocals, guitar
- Josh Gonzales – bass guitar, vocals
- Chris Bevins – keyboard, vocals
- Craig Swift – Saxophone
- Alejandro Santoyo – percussion
- Ben Cordonero – drums
- Leif Shires – Trumpet
Former members
- Adrian Lopez
- Art "Pescueeetz" Gonzales
- Pablo Gabaldon
- Billy Griego
- Damian Martin
- Robert Acuna
- Chamo Lopez
- Joel Cavazos
- Joseph Cavazos
- Jared Solis
- John Morales
- Jonathan Rangel
- Mike Montañez
Discography
- 2000: Salvador
- 2002: Into Motion
- 2003: Con Poder
- 2003: Worship Live
- 2004: So Natural
- 2005: Que Tan Lejos Esta Cielo
- 2006: Dismiss the Mystery
- 2008: Aware
- 2009: How Far Is Heaven: The Best of Salvador
- 2013: Make Some Noise
- 2014: Hope Was Born
Awards
2004
- Dove Award at the 35th GMA Dove Awards: Spanish Album of the Year - Con Poder[1]
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.[2][3]
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
- ↑ GMA Dove Awards Archived October 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ http://breathecast.christianpost.com/Christian.Music.Artist-Salvador/Article-341_2145.htm
- ↑ "Youth Rally with Pope Benedict XVI | USCCB's Papal Visit Blog". Usccb.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2014-08-17.