Salvador is a

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band. The band began with Nic and Josh as part of the worship band in their home church located in north east

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, King of Glory church. They sing in both English and Spanish.

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

Singles

Awards

2004

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at the

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: Spanish Album of the Year - ''

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2008

On the heels of their new album release ''AWARE'', the band along with

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and others performed at the Papal Youth Rally on April 19, 2008 in

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Style

Over time the sound has changed from pure

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to more mainstream

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and at times a heavier sounds of

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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

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References

External links

Salvador - Official siteSalvador database on Jesusfreakhideout.com
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