Dave Matthews Suddenly Cancels Performance Performance for FireAid Due to ‘Critical Disease’

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Dave Matthews Will no longer perform at the two benefit concerts he should perform this week.

The sudden cancellation was announced in a short statement Shared On the official Dave Matthews -Band Instagram -Side on Wednesday, January 29, just one day before taking the stage at the Kia Forum with John Mayer For the star-studded Firaid Benefit concert that raises money for the Los Angeles area Wildfire Relief.

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The 58-year-old singer-songwriter was also scheduled to perform at another charity event the following day, but his performance at Musicares’ 2025 people in the year benefits Gala who honor the Gratful Dead, has also been canceled.

“Unfortunately, due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unable to perform at FireAid and Musicares benefits this week,” the official statement explained.

A representative of the narrated band Associated Press There will be no further comment. Mayer later re -released The message to his Instagram story and issued the following statement: “Send all my love to Dave, there will be there in spirit with me at @fireaidla.”

Although fans were disappointed with the unexpected change of plans, still seemed to be more concerned about Matthews and his family, just as an Instagram user who wrote: “Destroyed and sent love to Dave and his family. “

“To send all love and hope everyone is okay ,” another shared.

“Damn. Seeing Dave and John together should be epic,” admitted another. “Wishing all the best.”

“Sending love and prayers to Dave and his family,” added a fourth. “He wouldn’t have canceled this unless it was serious. .”

Others were hopeful that as the show must continue, it will find a way to honor the artist with someone who suggests, “@Johnmayer Now we need a Dave Matthews tribute set! Let’s go! “

Along with Mayer, Lady Gaga. Billie Eilish. Jelly Roll. Pink. Rod Stewartand Stevie Wonder are all ready to perform at FireAid. As for Musicares Gala, other A-lists include appearing at the charity event that benefit music people in need Zac Brown. Mick Fleetwood. Norah Jones and Wynonna Judd.

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