About this Event
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.
🎟 Tickets
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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🕯 The Details
📅 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).
💫 About After Hours
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.
Follow @reconnectldn for future dates and community releases.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Arrival & Welcome
Info: Doors open. Guests settle in with coffee, mocktails, or their own bottle (BYOB welcome). Light background mix.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 AM
18:30 – Listening Session: Side A
Info: Erykah Badu — “Mama’s Gun” played in full on vinyl. A journey through vulnerability, love, and truth.
🕑: 07:30 AM - 07:50 PM
Interval & Connection Break
Info: Pause to stretch, chat, refill drinks, or grab something from the Aera bar—curated mix played.
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:15 PM
Live Acoustic Performance - Natalie Oliveri
Info: A short, soulful set by Natalie Oliveri, reinterpreting key moments from both albums.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:15 PM
Listening Session: Side B
Info: Cleo Sol — “Mother” played in full on vinyl. A meditation on grace, growth, and peace.
🕑: 09:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Closing DJ Set
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.
🕑: 10:00 PM
Close
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
AERA COFFEE HOUSE, 21 College Road, Croydon, United Kingdom
GBP 11.55 to GBP 22.38
