Diane ZeiglerCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Contemporary folk with some country and traditional influences Status:Most recent release, December in Vermont (seasonal, 2004) See also:AllMusic's Diane Zeigler's page Comparisons:Other contemporary folk singer/songwriters Covers/own material:Mostly own; occasional covers and traditional songs General comments:A contemporary folk singer-songwriter. She has a pretty voice, and has won songwriting awards. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) Recommended first album:Paintbrush is the first we've heard Recordings:
PaintbrushRelease info:2002—self-released Availability:Unknown Ecto priority:Recommended for contemporary folk fans Group members:Diane Zeigler—guitar, vocals Guest artists:T-Bone Wolk—accordion, mandolin Produced by:Diane Zeigler and Geoff Sather Comments:While this album isn't going to win over anyone who doesn't already like singer-songwriters in the contemporary folk genre, Diane Zeigler has a very pretty voice and will certainly draw folk fans. The tracks range from bouncy and lively to very traditional-feeling. The overall feel is upbeat and earnest, but she can also sound bluesy. Her version of "Wild Mountain Thyme" here is particularly lovely. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) December in VermontRelease info:2004 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Comments:A really beautiful Christmas album, one that I enjoy listening to each year. Overall it's on the quieter, contemplative side—not at all boring but unfussy in the same way that Mary Chapin Carpenter's Come Darkness, Come Light is. It's hard to name stand-outs since the album is of such high quality throughout, but "The Cherry Tree Carol" is noteworthy for its use of a different melody and more verses than most versions. (JoAnn Whetsell) Further info:Diane Zeigler covered "In the Middle" on Remembering Rachel: The Songs of Rachel Bissex (2005). Thanks to Sophia Gurley and JoAnn Whetsell for work on this entry
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