“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.”
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. Singer and songwriter, Eileen Motok, adds new dimensions with her expansive musical repertoire and high energy performances as vocalist. 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
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 AT 10 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Somerset
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns home to Gatsby’s in Gahanna
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Carfagna’s
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 AT 6 PM
Blue Spectrum plays for the Miracle League of Central Ohio
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 AT 4 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Flint Station
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to BrewDog in Canal Winchester
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 8 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Joe’s in New Albany
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Carfagna’s
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 7 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Edison Brewery in Gahanna
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 4 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Flint Station
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 6 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 8 PM
Blue Spectrum debuts at CJ’s Soulfood
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 AT 6 PM
Zayne & Hawc meet up at Giammarco’s in Westerville
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 AT 6 PM
LIVE SHOW PHOTOS
