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Have you HEARD? Ashland is the Center of the Universe! From original music to podcasts, our streams are free no matter where you are in the universe.
SONGS from the Center of the Universe
The 2024 Ashland Song Competition album, Songs From the Center of the Universe, is now available for streaming on all major platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. This compilation features heartfelt and inspiring tracks celebrating the rich history and vibrant community spirit of Ashland, Virginia—affectionately known as the Center of the Universe.
Ashland Song CONTEST
Sing the praises of Ashland for a chance to get your song on Songs from the Center of the Universe VOL 2. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a bedroom balladeer, this contest is your stage to shine and win big!
HAPPY HOUR VIBES on K101.2
🎧 Thirsty for laughs, networking, and a little local flavor?
Happy Hour Vibes is the radio networking party that’s shaking up the airwaves and reaching 1.3 million listeners every Thirsty Thursday on K101.2 POP RICHMOND! 🎙️✨
Hosted by local legends Barry Farmer of Farmer Company Media, Karie Brooks of Shaken Not Spurred, Chef Gianna, and Lou Keeton of Downtown Ashland Association, each episode mixes up good vibes, grilled cheese, and giggles with Shaken Not Spurred’s Mocktail of the Month, a gourmet meal by Chef Gianna, and mocktail-fueled games that’ll have you laughing while you learn from Virginia’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, organizations, and changemakers.
🍹 Wanna be part of the buzz?
Pull up a seat at our exclusive Happy Hour Vibes Networking & Recording Party—held every third Monday in Farmer Company Media Studios. For just 15 guests per month, this experience includes:
🎤 A 30-second on-air pitch for your biz or nonprofit
🧀 A Shaken Not Spurred melty gourmet grilled sandwich
🍹 The featured Shaken Not Spurred mocktail of the month
📸 Photos + video content with the Happy Hour crew
💫 A chance to be featured in BLifestyle Magazine and on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram
🎟️ Grab your ticket before it sells out:
👉 https://www.payit2.com/event/116388
🙌 Can’t attend in person but still want your brand in front of 1.3 million ears?
🎤 Buy a shout-out! We’ll read it on air during the show:
👉 Shout-Out Link
💼 Ready to sip on serious visibility?
Become a Happy Hour Vibes Signature Sponsor and get your brand featured in every episode, across all content, and help local leaders access this unique networking opportunity—plus enjoy Downtown Ashland Association corporate sponsorship benefits.
👉 Become a Signature Sponsor
STORIES from the Center of the Universe
Hosted by hometown aficionado, Paul Gilman, this podcast preserves Ashland’s oral history with the vibrant businesses of Downtown Ashland Association. From their humble beginnings to the bustling enterprises we know today, these interviews unveil the captivating stories behind the storefronts. Learn more about each feature and download them for free on all major podcast outlets, including Apple, Spotify, and Google.