Matthews had been set to take the stage at the Jan. 30 benefit concert in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

CNN has reached out to a representative for Matthews for comment. The FireAid benefit concert, a music event set up to aid the relief efforts following the deadly and devastating Los Angeles wildfires, is set to take place on Thursday at the Kia Forum and the new Intuit Dome, both located in the LA city of Inglewood.

Dave Matthews has pulled out of two major events coming up fast this week - FireAid and the MusiCares Grateful Dead - to tend to a family emergency. In a statement posted to the Dave Matthews Band Instagram account Wednesday (Jan.

The FireAid benefit concert on Jan. 30 aims to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. With 28 artists, including Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, all proceeds will be allocated to short-term and long-term relief initiatives,

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.

Dave Matthews, who was part of a star-studded lineup of performers at a Los Angeles concert to raise money for wildfire relief, said on Wednesday he would not be able to perform.

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

Relief efforts for the still-burning fires in California have now reached the “massive benefit concert by very famous people” stage of developments, as organizers for an upcoming event titled FireAid have now sent out their initial line-up for a benefit concert.

Dave Matthews and former Berklee School of Music student John Mayer will perform live together for the first time at FireAid.

Dozens of artists, many of whom have ties to Los Angeles, are lending their talents to wildfire relief. The event will take place January 30 at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, with tickets on sale January 22 at noon PST. Read on for who’s playing, who’s putting up the money to put this thing on, and where you can stream.

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

Tate McRae, No Doubt, Katy Perry, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Peso Pluma, Stevie Wonder and the Black Crowes are also set to take the stage for the benefit show,