This is the definitive list of upcoming live performances for The Ex-Bombers (last updated October 13, 2026).
Send booking requests to theexbombers at gmail and we’ll make it happen.

October 17, 2026	Champaign, IL	The Black Cat	Super rad DIY space with three other awesome bands (Forebeat, Elexen, Current Conduct). Doors at 7 / Music at 7:30 p.m. Write us / venue for the address.
October 19, 2026	Decatur, IL	Lock, Stock & Barrel	Dollyween! From the mind of our friend Martin Atkins, it's a tribute to Dolly Parton and celebration of Halloween with 15 bands (wha?!). 6 p.m. music starts and we may have sumthin' planned....
October 23, 2026	Woodridge, IL	Skeleton Key Brewery	Thee Skeleton Key Anniversary! We help one of our favorite places celebrate their anniversary! Kick off your Halloweek with SKB and our first spooky set of the season! 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! Also, we now MC the costume contest? Music 6-9 p.m.
October 31, 2026	Dixon, IL	Val's Place	Halloween at Val's!! We play a Halloween set of tunes and there will be plenty of spooky goodness! Music at 8 p.m.
November 20, 2026	Lisle, IL	Bubblehouse Brewing	Our 16 Year Band Anniversary Bash!!! We return to Bubblehouse to pull out all the stops on this one in a lifetime show (if you've been to our other anniversaries, then you know...). This includes playing the entire "New Love Is Easy" LP in its entirety for the first time since the release in 2021 and a special music release!! Make plans now to join us!! Music 6-9 p.m.
November 28, 2026	Galesburg, IL	Reserve Artisan Ales / Reserve Championship Wrestling	The Christmas Clash happens on the first Saturday of the holiday season on this all holiday themed event with stars of the NWA, AEW / ROH, and the finest independents as we play everyone to the ring LIVE! Ugly Sweater Contest! A Santa's Helper Match! Us playing Christmas rock n roll! This will be AWESOME! Doors at 4 p.m., bell time 5 p.m.
December 4, 2026	Macomb, IL	The Wine Sellers	Return to The Wine Sellers to start off the holiday season with Dickens on the Square and a set of holiday tunes! These are awesome nights! Music 5:30-7:30 p.m.
December 12, 2026	Chicago, IL	Duopalooza at The Atlantic	It's a wild night of all duos in Lincoln Square as we bring our rock n roll to play with Human Trials, Braince, Wet Chain and more!! Times n such soon....
December 22, 2026	Monroe, WI	Bullquarian Brewhouse	Christmas at Bullquarian!! This special Tuesday show is going to be a wild one with a Christmas set, Christmas beer, and other Christmas surprises! Music 6:30-8:30
December 31, 2026	Dixon, IL	Val's Place	New Year's Ever at Val's!! Celebrate the New Year and catch a set of guilty pleasure covers we'll only play one time! Music at 8 p.m.