Following concert appearances over the weekend where it was unofficially announced, we can confirm that original group member Michael Passons has indeed left Avalon. Avalon subsequently released the following statement this week:

"Michael has decided to leave Avalon in order to move on to the next stage of his life and career. We deeply hope that Michael's future is as fulfilling and rich as his past has been with the group."

Reports from concert attendees indicate that Greg Long (husband to Avalon member Janna Long) is filling in for Passons, although this is unconfirmed, and presumably a temporary situation until a permanent replacement can be found.