This is the definitive list of upcoming live performances for The Ex-Bombers (last updated May 18, 2026).
Send booking requests to theexbombers at gmail and we’ll make it happen.

May 22, 2026	Galesburg, IL	Reserve Artisan Ales	Return to RAA! We are kicking off patio season with a toe-tapping set (and then riding the bus!). Music 6-9 p.m.
May 23, 2026	Long Grove, IL	Buffalo Creek Brewing	Return to Buffalo Creek to have a Pint of Music. Awesome place and people. Music 6-9 p.m.
May 30, 2026	Canton, OH	Spoon River Junction Winery	Our debut at this way cool winery. We met the owners at G-alesburg and they're planning something special. Music 5-8 p.m.
May 31, 2026	Decatur, IL	Decatur Brew Works	Sunday night rock n roll show with an awesome touring band from Los Angeles (Greg Hoy and the Boys). Our debut here, don't miss it! Music 5-8 p.m.
June 5, 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.
June 12, 2026	Woodridge, IL	Skeleton Key Brewery	Return to SKB! We love this place! The people and space are so rad. No cover / food truck / music 7:30-10:30 p.m.
June 18, 2026	Lima, OH	Legacy Ink	We've missed you Lima!! Three music acts (Trevor Howe, Dal3 Yeah), burlesque performance (De'Ville Mortis!), the local Pride Committee will be there, and a pride potluck! PWYC. Doors at 5 p.m.!
June 19, 2026	Dayton, OH	Blind Bob's	Return to Bob's!! Oh this place... We are sure the bill will be amazing. Music at 9 p.m.
June 20, 2026	Lancaster, OH	Double Edge Brewing	Return to Double Edge for Bottom's Up Fest and all things Midcentury barware!!! This is such a rad place
June 26, 2026	Macomb, IL	Macomb Heritage Days	Playing this awesome festival! They go all out for this event and we are SO pumped to be a part of it. We play 6:15-7:30 p.m. amd then totally hang out.
June 27, 2026	Edwardsville, IL	Samm's Last Chance Saloon	Return to Samm's! Last time was a blast and we love seeing our E-ville friends! Music 8-11 p.m.
July 4, 2026	Galesburg, IL	Reserve Artisan Ales	RUMBLE AT RESERVE! The Ex-Bombers and Jeremiah Plunkett run a pro wrestling event for a good cause (benefitting the YMCA). We play all the entrance music and there's a gauntlet battle royal to determine the winner of the Reserve Artisan Cup. Stars from NWA, AEW, ROH, TNA, the best independents, and a legendary WWF/E referee! Do not miss this!
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 10, 2026	Paoli, WI	The Mill at Paoli	Return to The Mill! A beautiful place to see music and enjoy the Hop Garden! Music 5-8 p.m.
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 7/8, 2026
August 15, 2026	Davenport, IA	Alternating Currents	We are playing Alternating Currents! The amazing quad cities arts / music / film / comedy festival. Time and locations announced soon!
August 16, 2026	Milwaukee, WI	Black Husky Brewery	With our friends Floor Model! No cover, times soon.
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 24, 2026
October 31, 2026	Dixon, IL	Val's Place	Halloween at Val's!! Music at 8 p.m.