3rd EyeSight Festival

If you’re new to the area and looking for a one-stop primer for the Madison area singer-songwriter scene, it would be hard to beat this first-time festival’s lineup. If you know the scene, prepare to be wowed by who’s on tap: Def Sonic, Dana Perry, Kelly Hepper, Sam Ness, M. Shays, Paul Otteson…and 10 (!) more artists on the day. 3rd EyeSight Festival is coordinated by Folk U Productions, who request a pay-what-you-can admission price for the artists. Common Gardens has a Dane address but is just off Highway 12 past Springfield Corners if you’re heading north, at 6389 Rimmel Court. Find the full lineup below and updates at facebook.com/FolkUProductions.

media release: Is your third eye a bit fuzzy these days? Do you need a spiritual recalibration that only 16 artists, a barn, a field, and a Sunday afternoon can provide? Look no further, we've got you covered.

On September 20, 2026, the 3rd EyeSight Festival will be held at Common Gardens in Dane, WI. We've rounded up some of the best musicians in Madison and surrounding areas for a day of consciousness, community, and good ol' fashioned playtime. The line-up is stacked with raw talent and heart-centered sounds; 16 acts focused on consciousness, love, nature, humanity, and all that existential stuff. Featuring performances by Def Sonic, Uncle Jim, Dana Perry, M Shays, Cassidy Lund, Old Oaks, Derek Ramnarace & Friends, and many more. Come for the existential dread relief, stay because the music and vibe will be truly excellent. 

And hey, we know money is a fickle thing. That's why we're using the “pay what you can” model. We suggest $20 to help cover artist payment and location costs, but if your bank account is as empty as your spiritual vessel, don't sweat it, we're more interested in your presence than your wallet. 

Sunday, September 20, 2026 11AM – 9:30PM, Common Gardens, Dane 

Price: pay what you can ($20 suggested) 

Show up. Tune in. Gonna poke you right in the third eye! 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1840033467291620/

LINEUP:

11:00AM – 11:30AM Cassidy Lund

11:40AM – 12:10PM Jeff Burkhart

12:20PM – 12:50PM Candace Griffin

1:00PM – 1:30PM Dana Perry

1:40PM – 2:10PM Melissa Kieler

2:20PM – 2:50PM Paul Otteson

3:00PM – 3:30PM Jeffrey James

3:40PM – 4:10PM Kevin Mason

4:20PM – 4:50PM Old Oaks Duo

5:00PM – 5:30PM Whitney Rose

5:40PM – 6:10PM Uncle Jim

6:20PM – 6:50PM Kelly Hepper

7:00PM – 7:30PM Sam Ness

7:40PM – 8:10PM Derek Ranmarace & Friends

8:20PM – 8:50PM M Shays

9:00PM – 9:30PM Def Sonic

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