This is the definitive list of upcoming live performances for The Ex-Bombers (last updated July 7, 2026).
Send booking requests to theexbombers at gmail and we’ll make it happen.

July 9, 2026	Monroe, WI	Bullquarian Brewhouse	Return to Bullquarian for a wild Thursday on our favorite tiny stage! Music 6:30-8:30
July 11, 2026	Urbana, IL	Cloud Mountain Kombucha	A rare Chambana show when we unite with one-man band and reigning HHWA singles champion Husky Martinez!
July 18, 2026	Normal, IL	Make Music Normal	The massive outdoor celebration of live music on the streets of downtown Normal, IL and we're playing 5:45-6:30 p.m. on the Uptown Circle Stage. Last year was just awesome. It's free and amazing!!
July 24, 2026	Macomb, IL	The Wine Sellers	Return to The Wine Sellers! Come see what thee best Happy Hour in the Midwest is all about! Unrelated, their email list is kind of the best. No cover / music 5:30-7:30
July 25, 2026	Belleville, IL	Big Finger Records Music and Arts Fest	Awesome festival in the streets of downtown Belleville all about records, music and art! We play 8:30-9:30 on the Palace Stage!
August 7, 2026	Lisle, IL	Bubblehouse Brewing	Return to Bubblehouse and there will be vintage vinyl fair happening! This place rules, get there. Music 6-9 p.m.
August 15, 2026	Davenport, IA	Alternating Currents	We are playing Alternating Currents! The amazing quad cities arts / music / film / comedy festival. We play twice! Once at 11 a.m. at Great River Brewing and then at 3:15 p.m. at Bootleg Hill!
August 29, 2026	St. Louis, MO	Alpha Brewing	Our return to Alpha (and likely our only St. Louis show for the year). Awesome place. Music 4-7 p.m.!
September 4, 2026	Thawville, IL	Artesia Brewing	Our return to Artesia! Spend a magic night out in the magic barn at this lovely space. Rad place to catch our set. 6:30-9 p.m.
September 18, 2026	W. Lafayette, IN	Brokerage Brewing	Return to Brokerage for Broktoberfest! The biggest weekend of the year is Brokerage's Octoberfest, bands, food, and all sorts of other merriment. Time TBA.
September 24, 2026
September 25, 2026	Trempealeau, WI	Hotel Trempealeau	Our long-awaited return to Hotel Trempealeau!!! That is all you need to know. Make the drive, check out the room, let's hang out! Music at 7 p.m.
October 9, 2026	W. Lafayette, IN	Brokerage Brewing	Return to Brokerage! Patio party with music 6-9 p.m.
October 17, 2026	Champaign, IL	The Space	Our first time at the Space! It's for an awesome drag event! More details soon!
October 23, 2026	Woodridge, IL	Skeleton Key Brewery	Thee Skeleton Key Anniversary! We help one of our favorite places celebrate their anniversary! No cover / food truck / music 7:30-10:30 p.m.
October 30, 2026	Galesburg, IL	Reserve Artisan Ales	It's the annual Spooky Patio Party at Reserve! This thing is awesome. Costume contest, eerie beers, and we play a Halloween set of music! Music 6-9 p.m.
October 31, 2026	Dixon, IL	Val's Place	Halloween at Val's!! Music at 8 p.m.
November 20, 2026	SAVE	THE	DATE!!! It's our 16th Band Anniversary and we are pulling out ALL the stops to celebrate!!