Singer/Songwriter

Meet Vermont's Diane Zeigler

The winner of 8 national songwriting awards, Vermont’s 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 a family, but is back to songwriting and performing and plans a new recording. Learn more about Zig.

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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. It also coincided with the birth of her first child, followed by a growing family.

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. She continued touring while raising two young children, winning multiple national songwriting awards, but stepped away from music entirely after the birth of her third in 2006. In 2026, when her youngest entered college, Zeigler began writing songs again and is now 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.

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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

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Upcoming Shows

Contact Zig for bookings.

May 24, Cambridge MA

Club Passim Campfire Weekend Festival 7:15pm with Jim Infantino and others

June 13 Acton, MA

Private House Concert With Geoff Sather on bass

June 20 Stowe, VT

Private House Concert With Geoff Sather on bass

December 31 Cambridge, MA

Club Passim Opening for Ellis Paul, 7 and 10pm With Geoff Sather on bass

Recordings

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