Dave Matthews has withdrawn from an imminent wildfire benefit concert due to a “critical illness in the family”.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. Tickets will be released on February 21 at 10am local time, while a presale is currently underway for members of The Warehouse here.
See the full list of dates below, which also includes the previously-announced Boston Calling festival.
APRIL
27 – New Orleans, Louisiana – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest
MAY
4 – Charlotte, North Carolina – Lovin’ Life Festival
24 – Bethel, New York – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
25 – Boston, Massachussetts – Boston Calling Festival
27 – Syracuse, New York – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
30 – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Blossom Music Center
31 – Columbia, Maryland – Merriweather Post Pavilion
JUNE
3 – Holmdel, New Jersey – PNC Bank Arts Center
7 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Best of Blues & Rock Festival
8 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Best of Blues & Rock Festival
11 – Wantagh, New York – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
13 – Cincinnati, Ohio – Riverbend Music Center
14 – Maryland Heights, Missouri – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
20 – Charleston, South Carolina – Credit One Stadium
21 – Charleston, South Carolina – Credit One Stadium
24 – Birmingham, Alabama – Coca-Cola Amphitheatre
25 – Alpharetta, Georgia – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
27 – Chicago, Illinois – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
28 – Chicago, Illinois – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
JULY
8 – Toronto, Ontario – Budweiser Stage
9 – Clarkston, Michigan – Pine Knob Music Theatre
11 – Noblesville, Indiana – Ruoff Music Center
12 – Noblesville, Indiana – Ruoff Music Center
15 – Richmond, Virginia – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
16 – Richmond, Virginia – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
18 – Saratoga Springs, New York – Broadview Stage at SPAC
19 – Saratoga Springs, New York – Broadview Stage at SPAC
22 – Gilford, New Hampshire – BankNH Pavilion
23 – Gilford, New Hampshire – BankNH Pavilion
25 – Camden, New Jersey – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
26 – Camden, New Jersey – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
AUGUST
22 – Inglewood, California – Kia Forum
23 – Mountain View, California – Shoreline Amphitheatre
26 – Stateline, Nevada – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
29 – Quincy, Washington – The Gorge Amphitheatre
30 – Quincy, Washington – The Gorge Amphitheatre
31 – Quincy, Washington – The Gorge Amphitheatre
Many musicians have stepped up to help out the affected communities in the aftermath of the fires. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD foundation have donated $2.5million to help to relief efforts for the Los Angeles wildfires. Paris Hilton also launched a fund for families displaced by the fires, pledging $100,000 and promised to match up to $100,000 in donations. Dave Grohl also spent his birthday making meals for families that had been effected.
American-Mexican band Fuerza Regida have rented out an entire hotel for a week to shelter 50 families fleeing the wildfires. Charli XCX called for brands gifting her clothes to “give [them] to people who really truly need it.” She then shared details of a clothing drive organised by stylist Lana Jay Lackey, urging others to join her in donating.
Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and more have reacted to the “heart-wrenching” devastation caused by the wildfires, sharing resource links for those in need of help.
Members of the LA music community have also spoken to NME about being hit hard, with a number of venues, studios and artists being affected by the blaze.
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