Salvador (band)
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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
. Which was called King of Glory church. They sing in both English and Spanish.
, Third Day
, and Kelly Clarkson have been requested to perform at the Papal Youth Rally on April 19, 2008 in Yonkers, New York
.
and rarely 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 with a wide variety of different members being put in place to accompany the different range of music and direction the band has taken Latin funk, contemporary, Rock and roll, Hard rock.
In 1998, the band contributed to the AIDS benefit compilation album Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon
produced by the Red Hot Organization
.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
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
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
. Which was called King of Glory church. They sing in both English and Spanish.
Current members
- Nic Gonzales - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Josh Gonzales - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Chris Bevins - keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Herman Jimenez - tromboneTromboneThe trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
, vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Eliot Torres - percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
- Ben Cordonero - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Leif Shires - TrumpetTrumpetThe trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
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
- Alejandro Santoyo
Discography
- SalvadorSalvador (Salvador album)Salvador is the first studio album released by the Christian band Salvador in 2000.-Track listing:#"Lord, I Come Before You"#"David Danced"#"Crucified"#"Ain't It Good"#"Montaña"#"Cry Holy"#"Halleluja"#"Now It Moves"#"Alabar Al Señor"#"Healing"...
(June 20, 2000) - Into Motion (June 4, 2002)
- Con Poder (August 12, 2003)
- Worship Live (September 23, 2003)
- So Natural (November 9, 2004)
- Que Tan Lejos Esta Cielo (July 26, 2005)
- Dismiss the MysteryDismiss the MysteryDismiss The Mystery is the Seventh album released by Salvador.-Track listing:#"Now That I Have You"#"Find The Reason"#"Shine"#"Te Enaltezco Dios"#"Waterfall"#"None Greater Than You"#"You Are So Wonderful"#"Trying To Be The Sun"...
(August 29, 2006) - AwareAware (Salvador album)Aware is the Eighth album released by Salvador.-Track listing:#"Fly Again"#"What Would It Be Like"#"Aware"#"Everybody Needs You"#"Llevame"#"Undeniable"#"You Rescue Me"#"You Really Are"#"Free To Be"#"Here I Am"#"Brand New Love"...
(April 29, 2008) - How Far Is Heaven: The Best of Salvador (February 3, 2009)
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 TobyMacTobyMac
Toby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
, Third Day
Third Day
Third Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...
, and Kelly Clarkson have been requested to perform at the Papal Youth Rally on April 19, 2008 in Yonkers, New York
Yonkers, New York
Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York , and the most populous city in Westchester County, with a population of 195,976...
.
Style
Over time the sound has changed from pure Latin funk to more mainstream contemporary and at times a heavier sounds of rockChristian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
and rarely the extreme sound of Heavy metal
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity...
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 with a wide variety of different members being put in place to accompany the different range of music and direction the band has taken Latin funk, contemporary, Rock and roll, Hard rock.
In 1998, the band contributed to the AIDS benefit compilation album Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon
Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon
Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon is the eleventh entry in the Red Hot Benefit Series of compilation albums. The album and related television special were both created by the Red Hot Organization , an international organization whose objective in this project is to raise AIDS awareness in the...
produced by the Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...
.