A damp and dreary Friday could not deter patrons of Tuckers Tavern from seeking refuge within its walls to hear the folksy melodies of Scotty Z. Despite the chill outside, the bar area radiated as music thawed the frosty edges of the night, inviting laughter and conversation to flow freely among friends and strangers alike.

Scott Zimmerman, the man behind Scotty Z, came armed with only a guitar and his voice. Despite this, Zimmerman utilized live layering to build songs up piece by piece, such…