Recent posts

The Heartbeat of Reggaetón: African Roots and Black Icons Who Defined the Sound

January 27, 2026

When the unmistakable dembow rhythm fills a room — layered with bass, drums, and fire — you’re not just hearing a party track. You’re feeling a c...

Dry January, Full Flavor: Our New Zero-Proof Cocktails Explained

January 20, 2026

In the heart of Kalamazoo, where music pulses through the soul of the city and every gathering carries a rhythm of its own, Dabney & Co. invites you to celebrate Dry...

New Year, New Dabney: What We’re Building in 2026

January 06, 2026

The rhythm of a new year always brings reflection—on where we’ve been, who’s joined us on the journey, and where the next beat will take us. At Dabney ...

More Than Gold: A New Year’s Celebration Rooted in Soul & Tradition

December 31, 2025

Why We Celebrate in Gold at Dabney & Co. Gold isn't just a color at Dabney & Co.—it’s a language. It speaks of legacy, luxury, and light. As we gear ...

Soulful Holidays, Chosen Family, and the Joy of Gathering at Dabney

December 22, 2025

The holidays mean different things to different people — for some, they’re steeped in family tradition; for others, they’re a chance to redefine what c...

A Soulful Christmas: The Soundtrack of Holiday Spirit

December 02, 2025

As winter settles in across Michigan and the scent of pine and cinnamon fills the air, there’s one thing that makes the season truly feel complete: soul music with...

Why Dabney & Co. Is The Place to Be for the Holidays

November 04, 2025

When the snow starts to fall and the air carries that unmistakable holiday spark, there’s one place in Kalamazoo that truly captures the season’s spirit&mdas...

Get Ready: A Thriller Night is Coming to Dabney

October 13, 2025

If you thought October was hot at Dabney, just wait until Halloween. We’re turning the lights down, the bass up, and the heat all the way on for A Thriller Night&m...

More Than a Game: The History and Heart of Homecoming

October 07, 2025

Every fall, across the country, stadiums fill with fans, streets fill with parades, and college towns buzz with a familiar kind of energy. But ask anyone what Homecoming...

Pumpkin Spice, But Make It Dabney: Crafting Seasonal Cocktails That Hit

September 15, 2025

There’s something about fall that invites you to slow down and lean in. The air turns crisp, the days get shorter, and suddenly everything feels like a scene from ...

Behind the Bar: The Story of Our Signature Mint Julep

September 08, 2025

When you order a Mint Julep at Dabney & Co., you’re not just cooling down—you’re reaching back through time. From the gentle muddle of raw sugar cu...

Sax in the City: Why Jazz and R&B Belong in Kalamazoo’s Cocktail Culture

September 03, 2025

There’s a certain magic that happens when the silky notes of a saxophone slide across a dimly lit room, mingling with the clink of cocktail glasses and the gentle ...

From Boleros to ‘Marvins Room’: Why This Weekend at Dabney Is All About Feeling Something

August 25, 2025

Step into Dabney & Co. this weekend and you’ll notice something in the air—something tender, vulnerable, and deeply human. It's not just the curated cock...

Low Light, Deep Vibes: Why Music Hits Different at Dabney

August 18, 2025

There’s something about music that moves you in a way nothing else can. It bypasses logic and language, cutting straight to the heart. A single chord can change yo...

From Beale Street to Rose Street

August 11, 2025

Stand at the corner of Beale Street in Memphis and close your eyes—you’ll still know exactly where you are. A harmonica wails from one doorway, a bassline th...

Why We Book Who We Book: How Dabney Curates the Vibe

August 05, 2025

At Dabney & Co., music isn't just a backdrop—it’s the heartbeat of the entire experience. When you step through our doors, you're not just entering a coc...

From Field to Flavor: Honoring Black Foodways with Maize & Frankie Beverly

July 21, 2025

When you sip the Maize & Frankie Beverly, you're tasting more than a seasonal cocktail—you're tasting history. Sweet corn, smooth spice, and rich cream swirl t...

The Roots of the Blues: A Quick History for Modern Listeners

July 15, 2025

Walk into Dabney & Co. on any given night, and you’ll hear traces of the blues humming beneath the clink of glasses and the buzz of conversation. It’s in...

Blues & Bourbon: Why the Soundtrack of the South Pairs Perfectly with America’s Spirit

July 07, 2025

Some things just belong together—like the aching cry of a blues guitar and the amber glow of a fine bourbon. Both are steeped in history, born from the heart of th...

Freedom in Full Flavor: Honoring Black History This Fourth of July

July 01, 2025

Independence—But for Whom? When the bells of liberty rang out on July 4, 1776, they echoed a promise that was not fully extended to all. While white colonists toas...

From the Motherland to the Mambo: The Deep Black Roots of Latin Jazz

June 23, 2025

When you hear the crack of a conga or the steady rhythm of a clave, you're not just listening to music—you’re hearing history. Latin jazz, with all its fiery...

Juneteenth: Freedom in Full Color at Dabney & Co.

June 16, 2025

Honoring History with Heart Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19th, commemorates the moment in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas lea...

The Gospel in the Blues: How B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland Brought Church to the Stage

June 10, 2025

The Sacred Roots of the Blues The blues was born out of hardship, spiritual yearning, and a deep well of emotion—and gospel music walked hand in hand with it throu...

Host Your Summer Event at Dabney

June 02, 2025

Summer in Michigan has a rhythm all its own—warm breezes, golden evenings, and the soundtrack of good times echoing through the air. At Dabney & Co., we believ...

Day	Open	Close
Sun	Closed
Mon	Closed
Tue	04:00 PM	10:00 PM
Wed	04:00 PM	10:00 PM
Thu	04:00 PM	10:00 PM
Fri	04:00 PM	12:30 AM
Sat	12:00 AM	12:30 AM
Sat	04:00 PM	12:30 AM

Posts