Tyler Stafford has quickly become a staple in the Northern Nevada music scene. A home-grown talent, the 27 year old has played some of the biggest stages that Reno has to offer and has cultivated a loyal following that can’t get enough of his dynamic performances. His songs often draw comparisons to songwriters such as John Mayer and James Taylor delivered with a candor reminiscent of early Dave Matthews.

The release of his first studio album “On a String,” to a crowd of 400 at the Hawkin’s...