Making his home in Wichita, Kansas, Steve Hatfield is one of the most in demand musicians in the Midwest. For over 25 years, he has performed in almost every musical setting imaginable. Everything from various Rock and Jazz groups to the Wichita Symphony and Music Theatre of Wichita. Steve has logged countless hours in recording studios performing on numerous albums and commercial jingles. Recently, he released his first album as a leader, “Just Be Wally” on Digital Boy Records.

Strongly dedicated to education, Steve serves on the faculty of Wichita State University and Butler County Community College and maintains private studios at Midwest Drum & Percussion and Air House Music Academy. As an endorser for Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Aquarian Drumheads, he has performed clinics and master classes throughout the Midwest as well as Canada and Mexico City.

Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Lucas Brust holds two Bachelor’s Degrees from Wichita State University (B.M. – Percussion Performance, B.M. – Jazz Studies), a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi (M.M. – Music Performance, Minor – Music Theory), and a Doctorate (D.M.A) from the University of Nevada: Las Vegas. Lucas’s varied education from across the United States has provided experience in virtually all areas of the music business ranging from operas, symphonies, and musicals to jazz, salsa, Brazilian, and Caribbean ensembles. Notable international performances include The Fringe Festival in Adelaide, South Australia, the Festival des Anches d’Azur in La Croix Valmer, France, and the Tabasco International Marimba Festival in Villahermosa, Mexico. Lucas is currently working as a freelance percussionist in the Wichita area while serving as an adjunct professor at Wichita State University.