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The Dunes Resort - One of the Country's Largest Gay & Lesbian Resorts and Entertainment Complexes!

Week after week, The Dunes Resort has fantastic entertainers performing in our very own Cabaret. Check out the bio's of some of the talented individuals appearing at The Dunes and then go to the "Events " page to find out when they're appearing.

Click on the Dunes' performers name to view their bio.


Amy & FreddyKelly & Rick The Judy ShowNan Mason
Cissy Conner
Dunes FolliesSean Wiggins
Ronnie NylesTamara Bedricky

Amy & Freddy - Chicago Cabaret
Amy & Freddy
Of all the entertainers performing today, Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen are the ones standing out above the rest. This Chicago-based "Dynamic Duo" has been captivating audiences for over six years.

Armstrong and Allen have performed coast-to-coast, including Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Detroit, St. Paul, South Beach, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, and Key West. In 1998, their travels took them to Copenhagen where they were the featured artists at Denmark's prestigious New Year's Concert of the Denmark Symphony Orchestra held in Geneva Switzerland. Amy & Freddy have also been the opening act for several familiar names such as Judy Tenuta and Jennifer Holliday. When Armstrong and Allen are not traveling, they are the headliners at Club Voltaire on Halsted Street in Chicago, Illinois.


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Kelly & Rick - Kelly Carey & Rick Santamaria

A New York State of Mind - selections from musicals

Kelly & Rick
Kelly Carey has become a familiar face to the Dunes audiences. Returning for her third season with Rick Santamaria on keys, Kelly will be debuting her new show "A New York State of Mind" - with selections from musicals that are showing in New York NOW! Including songs from: Wicked, Avenue Q., Aida, The Producers, and many more!
Kelly has an extensive resume with over 20 theatrical credits to her name. She has performed in almost every theatre in the Grand Rapids Area and is a three-time Grand Award Winner. Kelly will also be appearing in Le Barbe Que at the Mason St. Warehouse (Saugatuck) in June!

Kelly is known for her casual and interactive approach to cabaret performing. Her performance level has been referred to as "way above anyone else around here!" - B. Vanstee. Her extensive range and versatility has named her "a musical theatre freak of nature!" - T. Mullen. "Kelly sings from the depths of her toenails all night" - S. Merrill, The Grand Rapids Press. "Kelly is the best singer ever! Better than Mariah, Whitney - and Ann Murry!" - Kelly's Mom.

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Miss Bette - Cabaret Impersonations

The Judy Show
"MISS BETTE" has appeared throughout Chicago and the midwest in theatre and cabaret as well as private parties and charity events. Comedic impersonations, show tunes and original material combine for a one of a kind show in traditional cabaret style. Character impersonations include Bette Davis, Carol Channing, Billy Holiday, Judy Garland, Pearl Bailey, Catherine Hepburn, Lucille Ball and many more.

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Nan Mason - Washington DC
Nan Mason
Cabaret Diva Nan Mason was born in Washington, DC and moved to and fell in love with Chicago after completing her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. She immediately landed her first professional singing gig at the Cousin's Club and has never looked back since.

After touring with her band, she returned to Chicago and united with Richard Melman of Lettuce Entertain You for the "New Pump Room" in the late 70's. In the following years, living in New York and Hollywood, she has recorded jingles and commercials, made motion pictures and appeared on countless stages in the U.S. and abroad. Mason released her CD "Something Cool" in 1999, featuring the 1955 June Christy classic as well as other standards such as "Someone To Watch Over Me", Cole Porter's "Love For Sale", "What A Wonderful World" and "This is My Life".

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Cissy Conner - pop, country & broadway
Cissy Conner
Cissy Conner has been making audiences laugh throughout the United States. Her zany humor combined with her dramatic flair has delighted audiences from cabarets to theaters to Appearances at special events.

Her singing style ranges from Pop to Country and back to Broadway. It's a smoky warm voice as much a surprise as a pleasure as she belts out show tunes and tenderly renders ballads.

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Dunes Follies
Dunes Follies
Hosted by Tarron Marrott, Show director at the Dunes. The Follies have been a part of the Dunes Resort for 6 years, and features a unique cross section of drag. The shows are set in a cabaret setting, featuring character impersonations, and a broad spectrum of lip sync styled shows. The unexpected angst of Tarron Marrott are always comedic.

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Sean Wiggins - soul diva
Sean Wiggins
"Apparently someone got a bit experimental in the chem lab and mixed the DNA of Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge" (Indie-Music.com) and out came Sean Wiggins. Wiggins is captivating, with a strong stage presence and humorous story-telling between songs. Wiggins has shared the stage with Julia Fordham, Jill Sobule, Sophie B. Hawkins, Cyndi Lauper & more. She is an award winning songwriter, including Billboard’s Song Contest, and she just released her 5th CD in May 07. Sean has been touring the United States making stops at hot spots like Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta, Market Days in Chicago, CBGB’s in NY and The Bluebird in Nashville. Sean has placed music in independent films & on MTV “Undressed”. She is featured on many compilation CDs, and last fall, she toured the US with the Hollywood production of, “Sordid Lives”, written and directed by Del Shoes.

Lone Goat is the new band and has been playing all over California with a busy schedule this summer. The new CD has already met with immediate radio play all over the world and great reviews. Sean will be appearing in Chicago & Michigan this summer & fall with her guitar player, Paul Houston, in addition to the California appearances with the band!

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Sean Wiggins - soul diva

Ronnie Nyles
Extraordinary energy, personal style, remarkable talent and magnetic personality are just the beginning. When Ronnie is on stage we find ourselves riveted by her vocal style and captivated by her lyrics. Audiences find themselves lost in their own world having identified with the words or lost in Ronnie's world having felt the emotion coming from deep within her soul.

So expressing and powerful is her performance that you feel you have been given a private look into her realm of music, a look into kingdom of talent. Each time Ronnie takes the stage, we given an intimate reflection, a very exclusive look at Ronnie, her music and her musical influences. It's no wonder why she was voted Wisconsin's Female Vocalist of the Year and was the recipient of the "People's Choice" award.

Ronnie's dynamic voice and phenomenal acoustic guitar talents along with her individual song writing style make her one of the most recognized women entertainers of the Upper Midwest.

Ronnie's enthusiasm on stage follows her off stage. Her "down to earth" character allows her to stop and say hello to friends and fans alike. And with the same eagerness, she make it a point to give her time helping favorite charities. So gracious and unaffected is Ronnie, her loyal following still grows day by day and show unconditional support of her music.

Inspired by her desire and love of music, Ronnie continues to follow and live her dream. Nothing can stop her! There is no limit!

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Sean Wiggins - soul diva

Tamara Bedricky
With the release of her full length debut, a busy touring schedule, and a growing arsenal of well-crafted and moving songs, newly based Chicago singer-songwriter Tamara Bedricky is bestowing a glimpse of her musical power. She has received local and national acclaim for her captivating voice and excellent songwriting, landing song placement in several national television shows and air time on radio stations across the country. Paving her way into the local, national, and college music scenes with a consistent touring schedule, she's won over fans and peers alike with her live performances and demanding sound. Throughout her career, Tamara has performed in New York's Central Park alongside Michelle Branch, was chosen as of five up-and-coming female artists in the National Pantene Pro-Voice music competition, and came full circle with a performance at the Detroit Music Awards.

The Detroit native first picked up the guitar at the age of 15 while living in Nashville, finding solace in music as she struggled to adapt to new surroundings. "Music has always been the one thing that I could count on to help me deal with change," Tamara explains. It was in Nashville where she studied guitar and started performing at open mics. Inspired by artists such as Ryan Adams, Eric Clapton, and Bonnie Raitt, Tamara began to develop her own melodies and lyrics fueled by an array of emotions related to heartache, love, life and detachment. "Many of my songs move away from current musical trends and highlight what's important - the marriage of music and lyrics," she explains.

THROUGH THESE EYES "Through These Eyes" is Tamara's debut album, a collection of 11 songs inspired by events in her life and recorded with the help of producer and guitarist Marlon Young (Dave Mathews, Kid Rock) and Detroit Producer/Drummer extraordinaire Danny Cox. The album showcases her sweet yet raw and powerful vocal ability, and demonstrates significant growth and maturity for the young songwriter. Currently working on new songs for her sophomore album, Tamara is gearing up to record in the studio, and plans for an album release are set for as early as Spring 2008. In the meantime, keep your ears to the street for more exciting news, and your eyes open for a live show near you.

In 2006, Tamara Bedricky released her debut album "Through These Eyes" (available at AWARESTORE or CDBABY)

Tamara has performed with such artists as Graham Colton Band, Ben Folds, Josh Kelley, Michelle Branch, Ari Hest, Jump Little Children, Jody Raffoul and most recently Paul Thorn and Todd Snider.

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GOIN' ON @ THE DUNES SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN

May

Men of Manwatch,
DJ Mark Vallese
May 17

Tea Dance, DJ Mark Vallese
May 18

Memorial Weekend
Porn @ the Pool,
DJ Mark Vallese 1-6 pm
DJ Lydia Prim 9-2 am
Cabaret: Dunes Follies
May 24

Tea Dance (Men of Manwatch)
DJ Mark Vallese 4-7 pm
DJ Lydia Prim 7-2 am
Cabaret: Kelly & Rick
May 25

DJ Mark Vallese
Cabaret: Sean Wiggins
May 31

June - view ad here

Men of Manwatch,
DJ Mark Vallese
June 6

DJ Mark Vallese,
Cabaret: The Judy Show
June 7

Waterfront Film Festival Weekend
Men of Manwatch (6.13)
DJ Mark Vallese (6.13-15)
Cabaret: Dunes Follies (6.14)
June 12-15

Men of Manwatch,
DJ Mark Vallese
June 20

DJ Mark Vallese,
Cabaret: The Judy Show
June 21

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For reservation information and schedules contact us at:
The Dunes Resort
333 Blue Star Hwy.
P.O. Box 1132
Saugatuck, MI 49453

Phone: 269-857-1401