ZIA Live: High-Energy Rock Trio (Best Covers)

ZIA doesn’t walk onstage and “start a set.” They hit the first chord like a match to gasoline – and suddenly the room feels louder, brighter, and wide awake. This high-energy rock trio is proof that you don’t need six musicians to create a full-scale live-music rush. With Brandon Garcia on guitar and vocals, Gustavo Camargo on drums, and Dylan Conover on bass and vocals, ZIA delivers a tight, muscular sound that fills the space and pulls people in fast.

What makes ZIA so easy to book is their sweet spot: classic rock attitude with modern rock punch. Their setlist rips through decades – spanning the ’60s through the 2000s – so the crowd never gets stuck in one era or one mood. One moment you’re riding the sleek, hooky drive of The Cars, the next you’re locked into the stomp-and-shout power of AC/DC. Then ZIA flips the script with soaring guitar moments that nod to players like Joe Satriani, followed by the smooth, melodic grooves that make John Mayer favorites feel fresh and alive. It’s a ride – familiar enough to sing along to, exciting enough to feel brand new.

The band’s secret weapon is the combination of big musicianship and real chemistry. ZIA plays like three people who genuinely love being in the same room making a wall of sound. The rhythm section hits hard and stays locked – Gustavo drives the band with punchy, energetic drumming, while Dylan’s bass lines keep everything thick and moving, adding vocals that stack the sound and lift the choruses. And up front, Brandon brings the kind of guitar-and-vocal presence that turns a band into a show.

Brandon Garcia’s résumé isn’t just impressive – it’s a clue to why ZIA performs at such a high level. Having played alongside legends like Prince and Carlos Santana, he brings a seasoned confidence to every stage. That experience shows up in the details: the way ZIA builds momentum, the way they shift dynamics, the way they make big moments land without feeling forced. You’re not hearing a band “trying to sound like” rock – you’re hearing musicians who can truly deliver it.

ZIA’s performances are built for audiences of all ages because they understand what people actually want from a live band: energy you can feel, songs you recognize, and a vibe that keeps the night moving forward. They’re loud in the right way, polished without being stiff, and unpredictable enough to keep the crowd leaning in. Whether it’s a venue night that needs a band with real draw, or an event that needs a reliable, high-impact rock soundtrack, ZIA shows up ready to make it memorable.

If you want a band that turns “we should get some music” into “this is the best part of the night,” hire ZIA – and let three musicians hit with the force of a whole lineup.