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

Dave Matthews Band has pulled out of the FireAid Los Angeles benefit concert with John Mayer due to illness in the family.

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

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.

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

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

Join the FireAid Benefit Concert at Intuit Dome on January 30, 2025, for a night of music and solidarity to support wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles. All proceeds aid displaced families and fire prevention initiatives.

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll and Rod Stewart are among the musical acts who will appear Thursday evening at a two-venue concert event to raise money for wildfire recovery efforts. The FireAid benefit concert will begin at 6 p.

The benefit concert, featuring performances from 27 artists, will be the first time a live event has been simulcast on the leading streamers.

"Unfortunately, the bill filled so fast...we just ran out of room," the music manager and producer tells TheWrap