Goose Parts Ways With Member Jeff Arevalo Due to ‘Behavior’ in His ‘Personal Life’

Goose announced on Monday (March 24) that it is parting ways with its instrumentalist, Jeff Arevalo. Both sides shared statements via social media, implying that there were personal tensions within the band that led to the split.

In Goose’s statement, the band cited “behavior in Jeff’s personal life that does not align with the band’s core values,” noting that it was an “incredibly unfortunate, unexpected situation,” without going into further detail.

“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,” the statement continues, adding that the band’s most recent tour was an “unexpected challenge to navigate,” but the group will continue as a foursome. See the full post here.

In Arevalo’s statement, he shared his side of the story, revealing that in January, he “came to management with a personal crisis I was having,” which led to the musician taking a break from the tour. “I chose to take a mental health break and pursued a program in the great state of Washington,” he continued. “I studied emotional issues, spoke with many counselors and worked in a group therapy setting with an open heart and mind.”

Amid his program, Arevalo said that the “idea of a new and limitless future became much more enticing to me than returning to ‘the organization.’” He claims that after leaving the program he joined, he didn’t hear from his bandmates and instead “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.”

After expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be in the band and thanking fans, Arevalo explained that he did not feel “rightly respected, valued or properly utilized in my time with the organization,” adding that he had to “forgo severance” after refusing to sign an NDA. He concluded his statement by noting that he’s pursuing other opportunities, adding that he’s “been grossly mistreated and underestimated” despite having “a lot to offer.”

Read Arevalo’s statement here.

Arevalo joined Goose in 2020, and his departure comes just a month before the band is scheduled to release their latest album, Everything Must Go, on April 25.