“Life is not to be viewed through the single lens of a diagnosis but to be lived through the Spectrum of potential, promise and purpose.”
Blue Spectrum Performs Outcast Blues written by Zayne and featured on PBS Broad & High
A Spectrum of Blues, Rock, R&B, Soul, Pop, and Jazz
OUR STORY
It was always Zayne Harshaw’s dream to have a band. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. When he was 14-years old, this self-taught guitarist would walk up to total strangers and ask them to be a member of his (at the time) non-existent band. At age 17, Zayne’s dream would become a reality on a snowy Saturday afternoon on January 19, 2013.
A Special Olympics teammate of many years joined as a rhythm guitarist. The autistic teen social group, Aspirations, which is held at the Nisonger Center at OSU, was where he met a bassist. The autistic teen social group held at Children’s Hospital would add a drummer. This foursome came together under the name of “Spectrum”.
The band name would eventually be changed to “Blue Spectrum” due to the “Spectrum” name itself being so prevalent and “Blue” being Zayne’s favorite color. The new name also brought new dimensions. Smooth vocalist, “Uncle Al” Jefferson, took over at bass and lead vocals. Jazz percussionist, Hosea Hooks, brought years of band leadership and impeccable musical skills. International award-winning and Nashville recording artist, Genene Blackwell, added her amazing keyboard talent to the Blue Spectrum family. But even with the changes, the message remained the same.
Together they share a deep love of creating and performing music and living the impassioned motto of Blue Spectrum: “Life is not to be viewed through the single lens of a diagnosis but to be lived through the Spectrum of potential, promise and purpose”.
Spectrum Sound
Upcoming Events
Fri, Apr 24 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns back home to Gatsby’s
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, Apr 25 at 5 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the American Legion in London, Oh
American Legion Post 105 London, Ohio ·
Fri, May 1 at 8 PM
Zayne returns to Leap-N-Lizard’s in Hilliard
Leap-N-Lizard’s · Hilliard
Thu, May 7 at 5 PM
Private Event
CMH Airport Columbus Ohio · Columbus
Thu, May 14 at 5 PM
Zayne plays with the Harmony Project
Columbus Commons · Columbus
Sat, May 16 at 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns home to the Gahanna Pub
The Pub in Gahanna · Columbus
Thu, May 21 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
Sat, May 23 at 2 PM
Blue Spectrum plays at Amvets Post 1928
3780 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH ·
Thu, Jun 4 at 5 PM
Private Event
CMH Airport Columbus Ohio · Columbus
Fri, Jun 5 at 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Chubby’s
Chubby’s Sports Bar & Grill · Columbus
Sat, Jun 6 at 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns home to the Gahanna Pub
The Pub in Gahanna · Columbus
Sat, Jun 13 at 7:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the VFW in Richwood, Oh
Richwood Ohio 43344 · Richwood
Tue, Jun 16 at 5 PM
Corporate Event
Thu, Jun 18 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
Sat, Jun 20 at 1:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival
Wed, Jun 24 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Quaker Steak and Lube
Quaker Steak and Lube · Columbus
Fri, Jun 26 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns home to Gatsby’s
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, Jun 27 at 5 PM
Blue Spectrum headlines the Bean Dinner at Westgate Park
Westgate Park · Columbus
Wed, Jul 1 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the Dublin Midweek Music Series
6625 Riverside Dr. Dublin, OH · Dublin
Sat, Jul 4 at 5 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Westerville Fourth of July Celebration
Westerville Sports Complex · Westerville
Fri, Jul 10 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Music in the Park for Pataskala
Foundation Park · Pataskala
Thu, Jul 16 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
Fri, Jul 17 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the Good Times Pub in Delaware
Good Times Pub · Delaware
Sun, Jul 19 at 7 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Worthington Concert on the Green
Worthington Village Green · Columbus
Fri, Jul 24 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns home to Gatsby’s
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, Jul 25 at 1:30 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest
Canal Winchester · Canal Winchester
Thu, Jul 30 at 5 PM
Private Event
CMH Airport Columbus Ohio ·
Thu, Aug 6 at 5 PM
Private Event
CMH Airport Columbus Ohio · Columbus
Fri, Aug 7 at 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Chubby’s
Chubby’s Sports Bar & Grill · Columbus
Fri, Aug 14 at 7 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Uptown Friday Nights in Westerville
21 S. State St. Westerville, OH · Westerville
Wed, Aug 19 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Quaker Steak and Lube
Quaker Steak and Lube · Columbus
Thu, Aug 20 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
Fri, Aug 21 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns home to Gatsby’s
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Mon, Sep 7 at 12:30 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the Upper Arlington Music Series
2800 Tremont Rd. Upper Arlington, OH · Columbus
Thu, Sep 10 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
Fri, Sep 11 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns home to Gatsby’s
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, Sep 26 at 10:30 AM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum plays the Ohio Tea Festival
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center · Newark
Sat, Sep 26 at 5 PM
Blue Spectrum plays for Discovery Riders
1797 OH-47 E. Bellefontaine, OH ·
Fri, Oct 2 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum plays for Art Across The Spectrum in Cincinnati
Receptions Fairfield · Fairfield
Sat, Oct 10 at 7:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the VFW in Richwood, Oh
Richwood Ohio 43344 · Richwood
Sat, Dec 12 at 7:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the VFW in Richwood, Oh
Richwood Ohio 43344 · Richwood
