“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
TUE, JUL 9 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Flanagans at Blacklick
Flanagan’s Pub · Blacklick
FRI, JUL 12 AT 5 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum plays Creekside Live in Gahanna
SUN, JUL 14 AT 1 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the UPFAD Festival
Dorrian Green Park 50 S. Belle St · Columbus
FRI, JUL 19 AT 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns home to Gatsbys in Gahanna
Gatsby’s Bar and Grill · Columbus
SAT, JUL 20 AT 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Rule 3 in Pickerington
Rule 3 · Pickerington
FRI, JUL 26 AT 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Mill Dam Corner Grill in Hebron
Mill Dam Corner Grille · Hebron
SAT, JUL 27 AT 3 PM
Blue Spectrum at Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival
Pittsburgh Shrine Center · Cheswick
WED, JUL 31 AT 6 PM
Blue Spectrum plays Midweek at the Creek in Gahanna
Creekside Park · Columbus
THU, AUG 1 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to BrewDog in Canal Winchester
BrewDog USA · Canal Winchester
FRI, AUG 2 AT 4 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the London Rhythm & Ribs Fest
London Rhythm & Rib Fest · London
SAT, AUG 3 AT 6:30 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to HillGarten in Hilliard
HillGarten · Hilliard
SUN, AUG 4 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Giammarco’s in Westerville
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant · Westerville
WED, AUG 7 AT 6 PM
Blue Spectrum returns back to Quaker Steak and Lube
Quaker Steak and Lube · Columbus
THU, AUG 8 AT 5:30 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Mill Dam Corner Grill in Hebron
Mill Dam Corner Grille · Hebron
FRI, AUG 9 AT 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum debuts at the hometown Gahanna Pub
The Pub in Gahanna · Columbus
SAT, AUG 10 AT 3:30 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Niles, Ohio
3rd Annual Ability Walk & Roll
Eastwood Field · Niles
FRI, AUG 16 AT 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns home to Gatsbys in Gahanna
Gatsby’s Bar and Grill · Columbus
SAT, AUG 17 AT 3 PM
Blue Spectrum plays the Marion Blues Festival
SAT, AUG 24 AT 8 PM
Blue Spectrum returns to Mount Vernon
Event by Blue Spectrum
THU, AUG 29 AT 6 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to HillGarten in Hilliard
HillGarten · Hilliard
FRI, AUG 30 AT 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to the Buckeye Lake Winery
Buckeye Lake Winery · Thornville
SAT, AUG 31 AT 7 PM
Zayne of Blue Spectrum returns to Chubbys
Chubby’s Sports Bar & Grill · Columbus
LIVE SHOW PHOTOS
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