Last month, Goose multi-instrumentalist Jeff Arevalo “stepped away” from touring with the jam band to focus on “mental health and personal issues.” Now the remaining members of the jam band — once again, not to be confused with Geese — have permanently severed ties with Arevalo due to “behavior in [his] personal life.”
Goose’s statement posted to Instagram Sunday reads:
We have been made aware of behavior in Jeff’s personal life that does not align with the band’s core values. As a result, Jeff will no longer be a part of the Goose organization.
This is an incredibly unfortunate, unexpected situation, and we did not anticipate having to make another painful change to the band. However, it is clear that this is the only way forward as we remain committed to upholding the values that define our community, particularly when it comes to respecting others and creating a safe environment.
This past tour was an unexpected challenge to navigate, but through it all, the four of us forged a deeper connection on and off stage. We’re feeling inspired to continue growing as a unit as we move into this next chapter, and are deeply grateful for everyone with us on this journey.
Arevalo also played upright bass in the Goose side-project Orebolo. His removal from Goose follows another lineup change a little over a year ago, when drummer Ben Atkind left the group and was replaced with Cotter Ellis. Goose’s new album, incidentally titled Everything Must Go, arrives next month.
