After Hours: Love in Stereo - A Vinyl Listening & Live Experience

ReconnectLDN presents: Coffee Club: After Hours - Love in Stereo
A vinyl listening and live experience celebrating love through sound.

Two iconic albums, Erykah Badu’s “Mama’s Gun” and Cleo Sol’s “Mother”, played the way they were meant to be heard: in full, through rich analogue sound, surrounded by community.

💛 The Experience
An intimate evening of music, conversation, and warmth at Aera Coffee House in Croydon.

• An intimate evening of music, connection, and warmth at Aera Coffee House in Croydon.
• Full vinyl playbacks of both albums
• Live acoustic performance from Natalie Oliveri
• Curated coffee, mocktails & wine service
• BYOB welcome — bring your own bottle to enjoy responsibly
• Connection-first atmosphere — no distractions, just presence

💿 The Albums
“Mama’s Gun” is Erykah Badu’s deeply soulful reflection on self-love, vulnerability, and truth.
“Mother” is Cleo Sol’s ode to grace, patience, and emotional growth.

🎧 Together, they represent Love in Stereo, two voices across generations, exploring the power of love to heal, soften, and connect.

Solo Groove - £12 Entry for 1 person

Duo Pass - £20 Entry for 2 guests

Duo + Wine/Non-alocholic Experience - £40 Entry for 2 + wine/non-alcoholic prosecco & charcuterie board at Aera

(Please note: limited capacity, seating on a first-come basis.)

🎟 Tickets go live: Friday 22 November 2025 at 10:00 AM (GMT)
Early access is available to our After Hours waitlist 48 hours before the public release.
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📅 Saturday 14 February 2026
🕕 Doors open 18:00 | Listening 18:30
📍 Aera Coffee House, 1 College Rd, Croydon CR0 1NN
🎵 Curated by ReconnectLDN

Smart casual/expressive dress encouraged.
18+ (soft bar -mocktails, coffee, matcha and soft drinks available; BYOB welcome).

After Hours is the evening arm of Reconnect Coffee Club — a Croydon-born movement connecting sound, coffee, and culture through intentional gatherings.
Each edition pairs two classic albums around a shared theme — from Love in Stereo to The Blueprint of a City.

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Info: Doors open. Guests settle in with coffee, mocktails, or their own bottle (BYOB welcome). Light background mix.

Info: Erykah Badu — “Mama’s Gun” played in full on vinyl. A journey through vulnerability, love, and truth.

Info: Pause to stretch, chat, refill drinks, or grab something from the Aera bar—curated mix played.

Info: A short, soulful set by Natalie Oliveri, reinterpreting key moments from both albums.

Info: Cleo Sol — “Mother” played in full on vinyl. A meditation on grace, growth, and peace.

Info: A curated blend of neo-soul, R&B, and future beats to wind down the evening. A space to connect, reflect, and vibe out.

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