MUSIC: Half of Panic at the Disco quits

  Guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker have left popular Vegas rockers Panic at the Disco.
  The news was announced today on the band’s Web site.
  Here’s what the two had to say about the split in a post on the site:
   "Ryan Ross and Jon Walker will be leaving Panic at the Disco to embark on a musical excursion of their own. Though the four of us have made music together in the past, we’ve creatively evolved in different directions which has compromised what each of us want to personally achieve. Over the years, we have remained close and honest with each other, which helped us to realize that our goals were different and that parting ways is truly what is best for each of us. We are all excited for the future, you should be too." — Ryan & Jon
  The band is still scheduled to play The Joint at the Hard Rock on Aug. 7, opening for No Doubt.