Dave Matthews will no longer perform at FireAid, the star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief taking place Thursday.

The sudden cancellation was announced in a brief statement shared on the official Dave Matthews Band Instagram page on Wednesday, Jan. 29, just one day before he was due to take the stage at the Kia Forum with John Mayer for the star-studded FireAid benefit concert raising funds for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief.

Dave Matthews has bowed out of performances at the FireAid benefit concert and the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala amid a family emergency, the band announced Wednesday.

Rodrigo Simas Just days before his scheduled appearances, Dave Matthews has announced that he will no longer be able to perform during the

FireAid, the double-venue concert event to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts, will take place Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, capping a whirlwind effort to mount a response to the devastation caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

In addition to the performances, original Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir will be recognized for their musical contributions and philanthropy, while late band founders Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh will be honored posthumously.

A family emergency has prompted Dave Matthews to drop out of the FireAid benefit concert and the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year Gala. “Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave

Dave Matthews has dropped off the FireAid and MusiCares Person of the Year benefit concerts.In a statement posted to Facebook, the "Ants Marching" rocker shares

Two concerts starring a list of big names will be held at the end of the month in Los Angeles to raise money for the wildfire victims.

Raising money to help rebuild communities devastated by fire, a line-up of stars will be appearing live in LA later this month

As the Los Angeles area continues its recovery from a series of debilitating wildfires, the benefit concert FireAid this week will raise millions for relief efforts. FireAid will take place in two Los Angeles venues and feature performers like Billie Eilish,