Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays Experience, which the chart-topping R&B vocalist launched in New York’s Greenwich Village, will conclude its run at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on June 3. Here are all the details on the free weeknight concert and jam session that features live music and surprise guests, according to a press release:
Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays Experience The Adam Space (BAMcafé: 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
Monday, June 3 at 8pm
Free and open to the public
Brooklyn, NY/April 11, 2024 — Chart-topping R&B vocalist Cheryl Pepsii Riley is set to ignite the stage once again with the highly anticipated return of Black Velvet Mondays Experience, her legendary weeknight concert and jam session. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Cheryl Pepsii Riley brings her electrifying energy back to her roots, inviting audiences to experience the magic of live music at BAM.
Initially launched in Greenwich Village, Black Velvet Mondays quickly became a sensation for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and unparalleled showcase of musical talent. Now, Brooklyn audiences have the chance to witness this musical phenomenon firsthand, as Cheryl Pepsii Riley presents a new series of free live music events at BAM. Additionally, surprise special guests are lined up to join the concerts, promising each night to be an unforgettable experience.
More than just a concert series, the Black Velvet Mondays Experience is a celebration of artistry, music education, community, and creative expression. Through these concerts, Cheryl Pepsii Riley aims to foster personal and creative confidence among performers while providing a platform for emerging talent to shine. This being a direct reflection of the night’s mantra, “Trust YOUR Gift!”
The Black Velvet Mondays Experience is more than just an open-mic session; it’s a safe, encouraging space for singers, instrumentalists, dancers, and performers of all kinds to hone their craft and showcase their skills. With a history of launching careers and discovering future superstars, Black Velvet Mondays is the ultimate destination for music lovers and aspiring artists alike.
For more information about Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays Experience, visit BAM.org.
About Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Brooklyn-born singer Cheryl Pepsii Riley made her initial splash in the music business as one of the lead singers for the group Stargaze. After scoring her first solo hit with “Thanks for My Child” in 1988, Riley hit the R&B and pop charts repeatedly during the ‘80s and ‘90s. She came on just as strong in her second act, embracing her love for theater by starring and co-starring in several touring stage plays—and, most notably, in Tyler Perry’s theatrical plays and films. This led her to recording for soundtracks, and eventually back to her solo musical career. She created her popular Black Velvet Mondays series to provide a positive, nurturing, and inspiring musical experience she could share with other artists and live music lovers. It’s where we all grow in community, she says, and where performance meets purpose!
About Attika J. Torrence
Brooklyn-bred, two-time Emmy-nominated producer and culture curator, Attika J. Torrence is an award- winning director, actor, screenwriter, novelist, and educator. Co-founder of the Brooklyn Film, Arts & Media Conference, Torrence has created and produced film festivals, conferences, stage plays, concerts, and more, and now has partnered with Cheryl Pepsii Riley to bring The Black Velvet Mondays Experience home to Brooklyn.
