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For the past few decades, saxophonist Ron Stallings has been an active member of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. He's brought his versatile musical talent to a variety of styles including jazz, Latin, and pop music, playing saxophones and flute, and singing with members of the local and international music community. Ron has shared his creativity with audiences and artists in performances around the globe (including 15 years with Huey Lewis & the News), and made countless friends along the way.

Stallings passed away Monday, April 13 at his Berkeley home. He was 62.

On Sunday, April 26 at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley, Ron's friends, colleagues, and fans will gather in a celebration of his work and his much-loved presence in our lives. Many local artists will be performing at this heartfelt musical event, and all proceeds from the concert will be donated to help with expenses that have accrued from Ron's medical care.

The benefit concert line-up includes (in alphabetical order, of course) David Belove, Brad Buethe, Stephanie Bruce, John Calloway, Jeff Cressman, Bill Douglass, Cecilia Englehart, David Ewell, Mary Fettig, David Flores, Noel Jewkes, Bob Karty, Mark Levine, Murray Low, Melecio Magdaluyo, Jenna Mammina, Ron Marabuto, Frank Martin, Ray Obiedo, John Santos, Ray Scott, Khalil Shaheed, Saul Sierra, Bud Spangler, Rob Sudduth, Paul Van Wageningen, Harvey Wainapel, Wayne Wallace, Marty Wehner, and John Wiitala.

The evening's Master of Ceremonies will be KCSM's Jesse "Chuy" Varela.

The concert begins at 7.30 pm at La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, in Berkeley. For tickest or more info, call 510.849.2568 or visit La Peña's website.