Posted: Jan 29, 2025 / 04:44 PM PST
Up to date: Jan 29, 2025 / 04:44 PM PST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Matthews will now not carry out at FireAid, a star-studded profit live performance organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire aid, or the MusiCares Particular person of the 12 months profit gala this week.
In response to a publish shared to the official Dave Matthews Band Instagram account, “due to a critical illness in the family,” Matthews is now not in a position to carry out at both occasion.
A consultant for the band advised The Related Press there can be no additional remark.
At FireAid, Matthews was scheduled to carry out on the Kia Discussion board alongside John Mayer for the primary time.
All proceeds from FireAid will profit these affected by the fires. A 501(c)(3) was arrange, and contributions to FireAid can be distributed beneath the Annenberg Basis, which with FireAid has assembled a small committee to advise.
On Friday, Matthews was slated to carry out at MusiCares’ 2025 Individuals of the 12 months profit gala honoring the Grateful Lifeless.
MusiCares is a corporation that helps music professionals who want monetary, private or medical help.
Earlier within the month, the Recording Academy — the individuals behind the Grammys — and its affiliated MusiCares launched the Los Angeles Hearth Aid Effort with a $1 million greenback donation. In response to a letter despatched to members on Jan. 13, due to extra contributions, they’ve already distributed $2 million in emergency assist. Presently, they’ve raised and pledged greater than $4 million in emergency assist to these within the music business affected by the wildfires.
