After Hours: Love in Stereo

A Vinyl & Live Listening Experience by ReconnectLDN

The Concept

ReconnectLDN presents After Hours: Love in Stereo — an intimate vinyl listening and live experience celebrating love through sound.

Two iconic albums, Erykah Badu’s “Mama’s Gun” and Cleo Sol’s “Mother” , will be played in full, through rich analogue sound, surrounded by community.

“Mama taught us truth.
Mother taught us grace.
Together, they show us love in stereo.”

The Experience

An evening of music, connection, and warmth hosted at Aera Coffee House in Croydon.
Expect deep listening, soulful energy, and a space designed for presence, no distractions, just sound and connection.

Featuring:

Full vinyl playback of “Mama’s Gun” & “Mother”

Live acoustic performance by Natalie Oliveri

Curated coffee, mocktails & wine service from Aera

BYOB welcome, bring your own bottle to enjoy responsibly

Closing DJ set exploring modern soul, R&B, and future beats

The Schedule

Side A — Erykah Badu: “Mama’s Gun”

A timeless exploration of love, truth, and vulnerability.

A record that captures the depth and honesty of self-reflection.

Side B — Cleo Sol: “Mother”

A modern meditation on grace, patience, and emotional maturity.

Where healing meets harmony, and softness becomes strength.

The Music

18:00 Arrival & Welcome

Settle in with coffee, mocktails, or BYOB. Light soul and R&B selections play.

18:30 Listening Session: Side A – Erykah Badu — “Mama’s Gun” (vinyl playback).

19:30 Interval & Connection Break Stretch, chat, or refresh your drink.

19:50 Live Performance Soulful set from Natalie Oliveri inspired by both albums.

20:15 Listening Session: Side B Cleo Sol — “Mother” (vinyl playback).

21:15 Closing DJ Set Curated selection of neo-soul, R&B & future beats.

22:00 Close.

Tickets

Solo Groove £12

Entry for 1

Duo Pass £20 –

Entry for 2

Duo + Wine Experience £40

Entry for 2 + wine/non-alcoholic prosecco & cheese board at Aera

Book Now

📅 Saturday 14 February 2026

📍 Aera Coffee House, 1 College Rd, Croydon CR0 1NN

🕕 Doors 18:00 | Listening 18:30 | Close 22:00

Dress code: Smart casual / expressive.

18+ event | BYOB welcome | Soft bar and coffee service available.