St. Eloise at Zoetropolis

St. Eloise brings her jazz-meets-pop songbook to Zoetropolis on September 24, the kind of intimate night this North Water Street venue does exceptionally well. Often compared to Diana Krall and Sara Bareilles, St. Eloise pairs a classical piano and jazz drums background with original songwriting that swings between funny and heartbreaking, sometimes in the same tune — the kind of set that rewards actually listening rather than talking over. It's a good match for a room that's part indie cinema, part distillery, part bar, built for exactly this style of close, unpretentious live music. Grab a drink from the bar, settle into Downtown Lancaster's home for cult films and live music, and let a singer-pianist carry the room for an evening. Doors at 7:00 pm, advance tickets $15 — arrive early for a seat close to the piano, because a set built on genuine musicianship like this one deserves a good view of the hands doing the work.