Salvador (band)

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.

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

2004

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

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.

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.