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.

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. 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.

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

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!

Wed. July 22
Ferrisburgh, VT

Private House Concert
With Geoff Sather on bass

Sun. Aug 2
Shelburne, VT

Private House Concert
With Geoff Sather on bass

Sat. Aug 8
Burlington, VT

Private House Concert
With Geoff Sather on bass

Labor Day Weekend
Cambridge MA

Club Passim Campfire Fest
in the Round with Jim Infantino, Dave Crossland and David Goldfinger, Details TBA

Sat. Sept 16
East Montpelier, VT

House Concert
7pm *possibly* open to the public, email dianezeigler @ gmail.com if interested

Sat. Oct 10
Conway, NH

Benefit Concert
Kick Off Your Shoes House Concerts presents benefit for Starting Point NH
Details TBA

Sat. Oct 17
Calais, VT

Private House Concert

Mon Nov 9
Lincoln, MA

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

December 30 Cambridge, MA

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

December 31 Cambridge, MA

Club Passim
Opening for Ellis Paul
Two shows: 5 and 8pm
With Geoff Sather on bass

Recordings

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