Singer/Songwriter

Meet Vermont's Diane Zeigler

The winner of 8 national songwriting awards, Diane Zeigler is a skilled performer with a quick laugh, and her live shows offer a full spectrum of entertainment and inspired musicianship. She combines a crystalline vocal style with distinctive open-tuning guitar work, crafting songs that have earned her respect among songwriters and critics as “one of the most talented singer-songwriters New England has produced.” (The Music Matters) Her recordings have been consistently lauded by critics and each has charted #1 on national folk radio playlists published at www.folkradio.org.

Zeigler’s songs capture a sense of place and community, informed as they are by the unique landscape of Vermont. She took a 20 year hiatus to raise three children, but is back to songwriting and performing and plans a new recording. Learn more about Zig.

View more on Zig’s YouTube channel

Press & Accolades

Background and Career Highlights

Career Start

Zeigler emerged on the Boston folk scene in the early 90s and quickly established herself as an important voice in the era's new singer/songwriter movement. Her debut CD on Rounder Records was released in 1995 to critical acclaim. She went on to release three more independent albums, each reaching #1 on national folk radio playlists, and won numerous national songwriting awards before stepping away entirely from music after the birth of her third child in 2006.

Back To The Music

Despite the recognition Zeigler earned as a songwriter and performer, her artistic career took a winding path after she became a mother. In 2026, when her youngest entered college, Zeigler began writing songs again and is now back to performing and is planning a new album.

Solo and Band Shows

Zeigler performs as a solo act as well as with husband/bassist Geoff Sather, and occasionally as a trio with dobroist Adam Frehm.

Awards

● 2006 Best Holiday CD, JPF Music Awards (CA)
● 2004 Best Folk CD, JPF Music Awards (CA)
● 2002 Best Folk CD- JPF Music Awards (CA)
● 1999 New Folk Winner, Kerrville Folk Festival (TX)
● 1999 New Folk Winner, Rocky Mtn Folks Festival (CO)
● 1999 2nd Place Winner, Telluride Troubador Contest (CO)
● 1991 New Folk Winner, Napa Valley Festival (CA)
● 1991 New Folk Winner, Columbia River Festival (WA)
● 1990 New Folk Winner, Sugarbush Folk Festival (VT)

Singer/Songwriter

Diane

Zeigler

Upcoming Shows

Email Zig here for questions and bookings.

I’m mostly doing house concerts these days as I’m figuring out how to get gigs again after a 20 year hiatus, and most of these are private except as noted below. Email me directly if you’re House Concert curious. They’re fun!

Sat. Oct 10
Conway, NH

Benefit Concert for
Starting Point NH 7pm
Tickets

Sat. Oct 17
Calais, VT

Private House Concert
7pm

SOLD OUT
With Geoff Sather on bass.

Mon Nov 9
Lincoln, MA

Lincoln Public Library 7pm
Open Mic feature, Bemis Hall, Lincoln Public Library

Sat Dec 5
Rutland VT

Rutland UU Coffeehouse 7pm
Special Holiday Concert featuring songs from Diane's award winning 2004 December in Vermont CD plus a mix of new and old favorites. With Geoff Sather on bass.
Tickets

Sat Dec 12
Berlin VT

Private Holiday House Concert 4pm
With Geoff Sather on bass.

December 30 Cambridge, MA

Club Passim 7pm
Opening for Ellis Paul

With Geoff Sather on bass
Tickets

December 31 Cambridge, MA

Club Passim
Opening for Ellis Paul

Two shows: 5 and 8pm
With Geoff Sather on bass
5pm show tix
8pm show tix

Recordings

Sting of The Honey Bee
These are the Roots
Paintbrush
December in Vermont