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Dave Matthews won’t perform at FireAid or a MusiCares benefit, citing a critical family illness

Dave Matthews will not perform at the FireAid benefit concert or the MusiCares benefit due to a critical illness in the family, as stated by the Dave Matthews Band on Instagram.
Matthews was set to perform alongside John Mayer at FireAid, marking their first live collaboration, according to CNN.
All proceeds from FireAid will support those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, as confirmed by the event's organizers.
The Recording Academy and MusiCares have raised and pledged over $4 million in emergency aid for the music industry due to the wildfires, as reported in a letter to members.

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E! News

Dave Matthews Pulls Out of L.A. Fires Benefit Concert Due to "Critical Illness" in Singer's Family

Dave Matthews has pulled out of the FireAid benefit concert—where was set to perform alongside John Mayer—due to a “critical illness” in his family.

24 days ago·United States

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Cleveland

Iconic band pulls out of John Mayer duet at FireAid benefit in Los Angeles

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

24 days ago·Cleveland, United States

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The Hollywood Reporter

Dave Matthews Cancels FireAid Performance Over “Critical” Family Emergency

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

24 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

Dave Matthews pulls out of LA Fire relief concert last minute due to ‘critical’ family illness

close Video Jason Segel says ‘long road’ for Los Angeles to recover from fires Hollywood actor Jason Segel tells Fox News Digital at the LA Wildfire Relief LIVE how he’s ‘happy’ to support those impacted. Dave Matthews pulled out of Thursday’s star-studded FireAid concert at the last minute on Wednesday, citing a “critical illness in the family.” “Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unfortunately unable to perform at the…

24 days ago

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Entertainment Weekly

Dave Matthews drops out of FireAid, MusiCares concerts due to a 'critical illness in the family'

The singer also announced his inability to participate in the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala on Friday.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Dave MatthewsDave Matthews is no longer slated to perform at FireAid, the star-studded benefit concert raising funds for Los Angeles area wildfire relief."Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unfortunately unable to perform at the FireAid and MusiCares benefits this week," read an official sta…

24 days ago·United States

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Metro News

Dave Matthews forced to pull out of LA fires benefit concert hours before show

Dave Matthews will not be performing at FireAid (Picture: Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File) Dave Matthews has been forced to withdraw from the LA benefit concert hours before the show starts due to a ‘critical illness in the family’. The Crash Into Me singer was set to perform in a duet with John Mayer at FireAid tonight (January 30) along with sets from Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks and Sir Rod Stewart. The benefi…

24 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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