About This:
Winner, Best Folk CD - 2002 Just Plain Folks Music Awards "On a scale of one to ten, this new self-produced effort rates an eleven. Zeigler's personal best. -George Maida, WCVE (VA) "Zeigler almost never fails to find striking words and honest music with which to express herself .This is one of the most satisfying records of the year." -Peter Hanson, Metroland Magazine (NY) "The criminally under-recorded Zeigler enriches the contemporay folk tradition by synchronizing guileless vocals and expert instrumental accompaniment - a true singer and songwriter. She manages to elevate the humble yet celebratory virtues of her family , reinventing what could be cliche into near-holy, sincere homilies. The new CD showcases all the pretensionless talent which is Diane Zeigler ; Shyness, Spiritualuality and Ardor in equal measure." -Dave Leonatti, WUIS (IL) "Sting of the Honeybee" was an excellent CD, but this one blows even that away!" -Steve Jerret, KOPN (MO) "Diane Zeigler is one of the best-kept secrets in the world of contemporary folk. She has an achingly beautiful voice and she writes incredible songs. Diane is a great talent, and you simply must own all of her albums before you can call your collection complete. Her CD "These Are The Roots"was the "Messages" album of the year for 2000." - Stu Weaver, WFCF-FM (FL) "STING OF THE HONEYBEE was great. THESE ARE THE ROOTS is better. This is an artist...whose depth of perspective and emotion is razor-sharp. Diane's beautiful lyrics, along with her distinctive guitar sound and of course, that ever-expressive voice, combine for one of the finest collections in recent memory. The years she took off to become a mother have given her new insights on life and music, and those of us who listen are better off for it." --Kent Anderson, KCSC ( OK) "It is nice to find a songwriter who writes songs that reflect the concerns and joys of every day life. By combining superb songwriting skill with alluring melodies and beautiful vocals, this Cd is a must be heard effort for all music enthusiasts". -Dan Alloway, KTEP (TX) "The first three songs tell you everything you need to know about Diane Zeigler's latest recording. In an industry rife with hype, she cuts through the clutter with stunning simplicity. Don't expect to find her vision on the surface. " These Are The Roots" taps into a deeper well. --Bob Allen, WIAA (MI) "Tender subjects are delivered cliche-free; tough themes are handled with delicacy and grace. The voice? Lovely as ever....No wonder we're playing this one in "heavy" rotation!" -Marilyn Rae Bayer, WUMB (MA) "An undeniably sweet and pretty voice is what really sets this disc apart. .Zeigler's voice has an indefinable quality that simply makes it special...believe me when I say that Zeigler has the right stuff." -The Burlington Free Press (VT) "Distinguishing oneself within the crowded field of folk-pop composers is no easy feat these days, but Diane Zeigler is not your average songwriter. Zeigler constructs graceful vignettes that exude a spirit of resolve and affirmation, in a voice that's as resonant and beautiful as the Vermont countryside in which she was raised." - Performing Songwriter Magazine "Her songwriting is as sharp as ever. The songs cover tender and emotive subjects and she handles them all with tact and elegance, she manages to steer clear of well worn cliches - resulting in fresh, thought provoking and often disarming songs. [This CD] is a stylish and classy collection from start to finish, and one that has much to offer fans of acoustic singer songwriters." -Fish Records Catalog (England) "Diane Zeigler's new CD 'These Are the Roots' is an appealing and articulate album by a talented singer-songwriter whose music can range from introspective to tunefully bouncy. The original material is uniformly high in quality, and the CD's production is a model of the right way to do a record like this -- with arrangements that widen the appeal of the songs, without undermining them. The playing by all the musicians is the model of restraint and good taste, adding just the right ingredients without distracting from the songs. Sonically, the album is a class act." -George Graham, WVIA-FM (PA)