“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.”
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
Thu, May 15 at 11:30 AM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum debuts at the Food Truck Court
Columbus Commons · Columbus
Thu, May 15 at 5:30 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Wicks & Wine in Worthington
Worthington Candle Works · Worthington
Sat, May 17 at 7:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Larry B’s in Westerville
Larry B’s Sports Lounge · Westerville
Thu, May 22 at 4 PM
Private Event
Columbus, Ohio · Lewis Center
Fri, May 23 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Gatsby’s in Gahanna
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, May 24 at 1 PM
Farrow East Biker Bash
Farrow Harley-Davidson (East Location) · Columbus
Sat, May 24 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Signatures in Gahanna
Signatures Tavern Gahanna · Gahanna
Thu, May 29 at 4 PM
Private Event
Columbus, Ohio · Columbus
Sat, May 31 at 7 PM
Private Event
Columbus, Ohio · Columbus
Fri, Jun 6 at 6:30 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum debuts at Horvath’s Harbor
Horvath’s Harbor · Thornville
Sat, Jun 7 at 6:30 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to HillGarten in Hilliard
HillGarten · Hilliard
Sun, Jun 8 at 11:15 AM
Blue Spectrum plays the Columbus Arts Festival
Bicentennial Park Stage · Columbus
Mon, Jun 9 at 5 PM
Private Event
Scioto Reserve Country Club · Powell
Thu, Jun 12 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to BrewDog in Canal Winchester
DogTap Columbus · Canal Winchester
Sat, Jun 14 at 1:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the Blues Stage
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH · Gahanna
Sat, Jun 14 at 7 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the Columbus Cigar Festival
2799 Fisher Rd · Columbus
Sun, Jun 15 at 1 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum celebrates Fathers Day at the Soul 2 Go Café
Soul 2 Go · Columbus
Tue, Jun 17 at 6 PM
Private Event
Columbus, OH · Columbus
Wed, Jun 18 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
Thu, Jun 19 at 4 PM
Private Event
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus
Fri, Jun 20 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the Point On Main Street
The Point on Main Street · Columbus
Sat, Jun 21 at 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum debuts at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club
The Buckeye Lake Yacht Club · Buckeye Lake
Sun, Jun 22 at 2 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum plays the Soul Fest at Flint Station
Flint Station · Columbus
Tue, Jun 24 at 6:30 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Concert on the Green
Bryn Du Mansion · Granville
Fri, Jun 27 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum plays corner of Gay St and High St
Columbus, OH · Columbus
Sat, Jun 28 at 2 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the Blues, Brews & BBQ in Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Tue, Jul 1 at 7 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Music on the Lawn at Grandview Heights
Grandview Heights Public Library · Columbus
Wed, Jul 2 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the Fountain Blues in Cincinnati
520 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH · Cincinnati
Thu, Jul 3 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to BrewDog in Canal Winchester
BrewDog DogTap · Canal Winchester
Fri, Jul 4 at 7 PM
Private Event
Sat, Jul 5 at 6 PM
Private Event
Fri, Jul 11 at 6:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to HillGarten in Hilliard
HillGarten · Hilliard
Sat, Jul 12 at 4:25 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the Cincy Blues Fest
Village Green of Fairfield · Fairfield
Sun, Jul 13 at 1 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the UPFAD Festival
Dorrian Commons Park · Columbus
Thu, Jul 17 at 6:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to the Music in the Village in Shawnee Hills
Fri, Jul 18 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Gatsby’s in Gahanna
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, Jul 19 at 7:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Larry B’s in Westerville
Larry B’s Sports Lounge · Westerville
Thu, Jul 24 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
Wed, Jul 30 at 6 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Quaker Steak and Lube at Polaris
Quaker Steak and Lube · Columbus
Thu, Jul 31 at 4:30 PM
Private Event
Columbus, OH · Columbus
Fri, Aug 1 at 7 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the Lebanon Blues Festival
144 E. Mulberry St, Lebanon, OH · Lebanon
Sat, Aug 2 at 7:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Larry B’s in Westerville
Larry B’s Sports Lounge · Westerville
Tue, Aug 5 at 11:30 AM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum plays Taco Tuesday at the Columbus Commons
160 S. High St, Columbus, OH · Columbus
Thu, Aug 7 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to BrewDog in Canal Winchester
DogTap Columbus · Canal Winchester
Fri, Aug 8 at 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Chubby’s
Chubby’s · Columbus
Sat, Aug 9 at 1 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum plays at Farrow North Harley-Davidson
Farrow North Harley-Davidson · Sunbury
Fri, Aug 15 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Gatsby’s in Gahanna
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, Aug 16 at 2 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the 2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival
4951 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026
Fri, Aug 22 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s · Westerville
Fri, Aug 29 at 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Gatsby’s in Gahanna
Gatsby’s · Gahanna
Sat, Aug 30 at 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s · Westerville
Sun, Aug 31 at 7 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Edison Brewery
Edison Brewery · Columbus
