
About Us
BANSY is a DMV cover band comprised of five childhood friends who have been performing together since 2012. With an incredibly versatile and diverse setlist, BANSY tailors their performance to each venue and audience, rocking the hardest to classic guitar-hero songs while also vibing to the most modern pop/country hits. The band's dynamic sound is driven by their multiple lead vocalists and their ability to switch instruments, adding a unique twist to each performance.
What music do we play?
BANSY performs an extensive range of music, covering artists: Chappel Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahn, One Republic, ABBA, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects, Avril Lavigne, Weezer, The Killers, All Time Low, Paramore, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters
Meet the Band

You'd never guess that Will Saar has a musical bone in his body,
considering his complete inability to whistle. But don't be
fooled - the man is a musical genius. He can play just about any instrument with
ease.
When he's not jamming out, you can usually find Will hanging with his brothers,
playing roller hockey, or running around
like a madman trying to find his keys. But don't let his forgetfulness fool you.
When it comes to BANSY's music and
sound-related matters, Will is on top of his game.
And don't even get us started on his day job as a fire protection engineer. Let's
just say, when Will's around, things
tend to get a little... heated. But hey, that's just the price you pay for having a
guy who can rock out on the guitar,
score hat tricks, and prevent fires all at the same time.

Kevin is BANSY’s newest addition, here to slap the bass, tickle the
keys, and belt the notes that make every show
unforgettable. His musical journey began in middle school when his crush declared
that guys who could play Welcome to
the Black Parade on piano were irresistible. Fueled by this revelation and a steady
diet of Breakfast With The Beatles
on New Jersey’s Q104.3, Kevin dove headfirst into music—playing bass in a punk band,
leading his high school marching
band as Drum Major, harmonizing and doubling as the “Human Pitch Pipe” in Penn
State’s premier co-ed a cappella group,
and dabbling in music production and DJing.
When he’s not with BANSY, Kevin increases shareholder value as a Lead Data Analyst,
loses golf balls at an alarming
rate, and endures the annual heartbreak of rooting for the Giants, Yankees, and Penn
State football. He also spends a
concerning amount of time defending the term “Taylor Ham” and reassuring strangers
that he is not Big Head from Silicon
Valley.

Sydney Abella is a kick-ass individual who knows how to work hard
and play even harder. Sydney works for a general
contractor, where she is currently building an emergency room and surgery center in
Alexandria, VA. (Doctors aren’t the
only professionals saving lives!)
Outside of work, Sydney’s zest for life is truly inspiring. She’s completed a cross
country road trip, gone skydiving,
and her next adventure includes bungee jumping in Switzerland this summer!
But we can’t talk about Sydney without mentioning her innate talent and passion for
music. Sydney has been banging on
the drums since she was just eight years old, and she owes it all to her dad, who
has been her biggest inspiration and
supporter from the very beginning.

Brianne Nguyen is a multi-talented musician who serves as the lead
vocalist, bassist, guitarist, and occasional keyboard player, but
she's best known for her skillful tambourine playing. As the glue that holds the
band together, Brianne played a pivotal
role in reuniting the group in 2021 and now manages their rehearsals.
Not only is she a rockstar on stage, but she also happens to be the software
engineer who built this website! While she spends most of her time
coding/practicing, she also loves to binge watch Marvel movies and indulge herself
with fried chicken and sour candy.