Auctioneer was once simply the studio project of multi-instrumentalist/producer Craig Hendrix (Birdie Busch, Mammal of Paradise/Aderbat), and has evolved into a solid quartet with bassist Todd Erk (Hoots & Hellmouth), keyboardist/vocalist Jesse Moore (Ladies Auxiliary), and drummer/producer Todd Schied (Mammal of Paradise/Aderbat). The band has been immersing itself in the local music scene, and you’ve probably come across them whether on stage this past weekend at 2nd Street Festival (one of the lucky acts that performed earlier before the big storm) or in makeshift DIY spaces. Tonight at Johnny Brenda’s they open for rising skittish, soul seven-piece and former Deli NYC cover cutouts Ava Luna and frenetic local art-pop trio Banned Books. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ (Photo by Brandi Lukas) – H.M. Kauffman
