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.

Recording artists Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, John Mayer, Katy Perry, Pink, Dave Matthews and more are scheduled to participate in the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday to raise money for those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires .

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

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

Citing a family illness, musician Dave Matthews announced Wednesday he will not be performing as scheduled at Thursday’s FireAid concert in Inglewood or at Friday’s MusiCares pre-Grammy benefit concert honoring the Grateful Dead.

As Southern California begins to rebuild in the wake of the wildfires, Live Nation is assembling some of Hollywood's biggest talents in support.

Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga are among the artists headlining the FireAid concert to help those affected by the California wildfires.

Dave Matthews will no longer perform at two upcoming benefit concerts. The musician had been scheduled to appear alongside John Mayer at the Kia Forum for the FireAid fundraising event in Inglewood, California on Thursday night and at the MusiCares' 2025 Persons of the Year gala honouring the Grateful Dead on Friday.