Dave Matthews Cancels FireAid Benefit Concert Due to Family Health Emergency

Published January 30, 2025

Dave Matthews has pulled out of the FireAid benefit concert, citing a critical illness in the family.

The Dave Matthews Band shared a statement on Instagram confirming that the singer-songwriter would be missing both FireAid and MusiCares benefit shows this week.

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Matthews was originally set to perform alongside John Mayer in what would have been their first-ever live collaboration.

FireAid: A Star-Studded Concert for Wildfire Relief

Despite Matthews' absence, FireAid will still feature a stacked lineup of artists, including:
🎤 Billie Eilish
🎸 Red Hot Chili Peppers
🎶 Gracie Abrams
💃 Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Pink, No Doubt, Tate McRae
🔥 Earth, Wind & Fire, Green Day, Joni Mitchell, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, and more

The benefit concert was organized in response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which have claimed 29 lives and caused massive destruction across the city.

While fans will miss seeing Matthews perform, his supporters are sending thoughts and well-wishes to him and his family. ❤️

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