Salvador (band)

American Christian band

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Salvador

Origin| Austin, Texas
Genres| Contemporary Christian music, Latin rock, Christian rock
Years active| 1999–present
Labels| Word/Warner Bros., Inpop
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
Website| www.salvadorlive.com

Salvador is a Christian band. The band began with brothers 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. The name Salvador is the Spanish word of "Savior", referring to Jesus Christ himself.

## Members

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### Current members

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* 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

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* 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

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### Studio albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications  Title  | Details  | Peak positions

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[1] | US Christ.
[2] | US Trop.
[3]
Salvador |

* Release date: June 20, 2000
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | 31 | —
Into Motion |

* Release date: June 4, 2002
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| 198 | 10 | —
Con Poder |

* Release date: August 12, 2003
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | — | 7
Worship Live |

* Release date: September 23, 2003
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | — | —
So Natural |

* Release date: November 9, 2004
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | 26 | —
Que Tan Lejos Esta Cielo |

* Release date: July 12, 2005
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | — | 12
Dismiss the Mystery |

* Release date: August 29, 2006
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | 25 | —
Aware |

* Release date: April 29, 2008
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | 38 | —
How Far Is Heaven: The Best of Salvador |

* Release date: February 3, 2009
* Label: Word
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | — | —
Make Some Noise |

* Release date: February 22, 2013
* Label: InPop
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | — | —
Hope Was Born |

* Release date: October 21, 2014
* Label: Lucid Artist
* Formats: CD, digital download

| — | — | —

### Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name  Year  | Title  | Peak positions  | Album

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US Christ.
[4] | US Christ. AC
[5]
2004  | "Heaven"  | 2 | 2  | So Natural
2005  | "You Are There"  | 27 | 23
2006  | "Shine"  | 2 | 2  | Dismiss the Mystery
2007  | "Waterfall"  | — | —
2008  | "Aware"  | — | 24  | Aware
2009  | "What Would It Be Like"  | — | —

## Awards

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### 2004

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* Dove Award at the 35th GMA Dove Awards: Spanish Album of the Year - Con Poder[6]

### 2008

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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

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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.[citation needed]

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

## References

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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.

## External links

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* Salvador - Official site
* Salvador database on Jesusfreakhideout.com
* Extended information

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Salvador

* Nic Gonzales
* Josh Gonzales
* Chris Bevins
* Edwin Santiago
* Robert Vilera
* Ben Cordonero

Albums|

* Salvador
* Into Motion
* Con Poder
* So Natural
* Dismiss the Mystery
* Aware

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* United States

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

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