Dave Matthews and his band abruptly pulled out of the FireAid and MusiCares benefit concerts due to critical illness in the family.
The band made the sudden announcement Wednesday on its official Instagram page.
“Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unfortunately unable to perform at the FireAid and MusiCares benefits this week,” the band wrote. The shocking news came just one day before the star-studded FireAid concert, a music event created to aid relief efforts for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The band was slated to perform with John Mayer for their first-ever live performance together.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: Inductee Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band performs onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
There was no further information provided about the nature of the illness as of Thursday morning, nor which relative is facing a health crisis.
Other musicians tapped for the FireAid concert include Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Gracie Abrams. Also scheduled to perform are Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Pink, No Doubt, Tate McRae, Earth, Wind & Fire, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Lil Baby, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills and Stevie Nicks.
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 28: Dave Matthews of Dave Matthews Band performs onstage for day one of the 2024 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on September 28, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival)
The community of talented artists will perform Jan. 30 at the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome. Dave Matthews Band still appears as a listed performer on FireAid’s official Instagram page as of Thursday morning. The event organizers for FireAid have not publicly addressed the removal of Dave Matthews Band from its official lineup as of Thursday morning.
The MusiCares concert also secured a number of prominent artists for their musical event. It promises performances by Maren Morris, Noah Kahan, Vampire Weekend, among others. (RELATED: After Practically Begging For Money During LA Fires, Heidi Montag Whines About Her ‘Irreplaceable’ Designer Clothes)
Fans have taken to the comment section of the band’s Instagram page with words of encouragement and support as the artist navigates this sensitive time.
