In this episode of East Coast DNA, Darcy Walsh sits down with veteran broadcaster Darrin Harvey, longtime morning show host on Rewind 89.3 and host of East Coast Music Unplugged on Eastlink Community TV.Tune in Tuesday, October 20, at 10 PM on Eastlink Community TV for the premiere of Season 13 of East Coast Music Unplugged.Darrin looks back on his radio career, which began in 1989, and the origins of East Coast Music Unplugged, including the role the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) played in bringing the series to life. He shares his perspective on building lasting connections with audiences and artists, the importance of community engagement and live events, and how broadcasting continues to evolve in an era of changing media habits and artificial intelligence.The conversation also takes a trip down memory lane with stories from the road and memories of Deep Roots Music Festival, before looking ahead to Season 13 of East Coast Music Unplugged. This season features an impressive lineup of East Coast artists, including Andre Pettipas, Nick Earle, Cassie and Maggie, Jordan Coaker, Logan Richard, Mike McKenna Jr., Matt Minglewood, and more.What does it take to stay connected to your audience, adapt to a changing industry, and keep East Coast music in the spotlight? Darrin shares what he has learned over more than three decades in broadcasting.Subscribe to East Coast DNA for interviews, performances, music news, and conversations celebrating Atlantic Canadian artists and the people helping shape East Coast music and culture.
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