The Secret Machines have kept a relatively low profile since parting ways with co-founder Ben Curtis. But this month the groups remaining two members, Brandon Curtis and Josh Garza, will play four shows at New Yorks extremely intimate The Annex. Every Wednesday, from September 12 though October 3, The Secret Machines will try out material from their forthcoming album with a handful of special guests in the tiny room. Meanwhile, Ben Curtis new band, School of Seven Bells, will support Blonde Redhead at Columbia, MOs Blue Note this evening.