After over a decade as a group, Goose has announced the departure of longtime percussionist Jeff Arevalo over personal issues that "do not align with the band's core values."
The Wilton, CT jam band took to Instagram on March 24th to release an official statement regarding the recent departure and the direction of the band to come.
“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.”
Ending his five-year run with the band, Arevalo took to Instagram to confirm that he is officially leaving Goose.
“Goose (the band) and I will be going our separate ways. In January of 2025 I came to management with a personal crisis I was having and the organization decided that I should take a break from the tour.
“I chose to take a mental health break and pursued a program in the great state of Washington. I studied emotional issues, spoke with many counselors, and worked in a group therapy setting with an open heart and mind. I journaled daily, wrote poetry and played music with my roommate. The idea of a new and limitless future became much more enticing than returning to ‘the organization.’
“Upon leaving the program, rather than hearing from my former bandmates, I had received an email from the band’s lawyer stating that I was being let go for ‘reported behavior and actions.’ I have had plenty of time to reflect upon my actions, relationships, and values and I agree that we should go our separate ways.
Arevalo also mentions that despite the disputes between him and the other members, and him not feeling "rightly respected, valued or properly utilized," he is grateful for the time he spent in the band and wishes them well on the rest of their journey.
As for the rest of the group, it's uncertain where the band's direction will head, but they are still set to go on their North American tour starting in April through the end of this summer.
Tour Dates:
04/24 New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
05/08 San Jose del Cabo, Baja CA Sur @ Viva El Gonzo
05/09 San Jose del Cabo, Baja CA Sur @ Viva El Gonzo
05/10 San Jose del Cabo, Baja CA Sur @ Viva El Gonzo
05/25 Napa, CA @ Bottlerock Music Festival
05/30 Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
05/31 Spokane, WA @ Spokane Pavilion
06/01 Boise, ID @ Outlaw Field
06/03 Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
06/04 Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
06/06 Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler's Green
06/07 Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler's Green
06/10 Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
06/11 Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
06/12 Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater
06/13 Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival
06/14 Columbia, MD @ All Good Now
06/15 Columbia, MD @ All Good Now
06/17 Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
06/19 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion
06/20 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion
06/21 Canandaigua, NY @ CMAC
06/22 Highmount, NY @ Mountain Jam Music Festival
06/27 Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
06/28 New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
06/29 New Haven, CT @ Westville Music Bowl
09/12 Fredericton, NB @ Harvest Music Festival
09/17 Madison, WI @ Kohl Center
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