Dave Matthews withdraws from benefit concert following “critical illness in the family”
Dave Matthews has withdrawn from an imminent wildfire benefit concert due to a “critical illness in the family”.Matthews was due to perform at FireAid with John Mayer – the event was first announced earlier this month in support of the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which will take place later today (January 30) concurrently at the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum, the latter venue originally meant to host Matthews.“Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unfortunately unable to perform at the FireAid and MusiCares benefits this week,” a statement read.The Kia Forum show will proceed with a line-up of Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills and Stevie Nicks, among others.On Tuesday (January 28), Dave Matthews Band announced a 2025 summer tour, which notably includes a concert at the Kia Forum on August 22.