While the occasion is sad, there is great news for Glass Moon fans. The band and some other local legends will perform and show their support for Tommy Redd, co-founder and songwriter for Nantucket, who recently lost his wife to cancer.

Moe’s Southwest Grill and friends of Tommy Redd are presenting the Switch Benefit Concert this Sunday (September 12) at 5 p.m. at Crossroads Entertainment Complex in Wake Forest. All proceeds from the benefit will go directly to Tommy Reed and his daughter Amanda to help them recover from the financial stress of his wife’s battle with cancer.

Moe’s Southwest Grill Wakefield will serve burritos, nachos, and sweet tea, donating all proceeds to Redd and his family. Between bands there will also be auctions and raffles to win items donated by such artists as Marshall Tucker, The Outlaws and Sugarland.

Bands performing at the benefit include Jesse Bolt, Super Grit, Drive, Cirkus, Brimstone, and Glass Moon who are reforming just for this event after a 25-year hiatus. The host of the benefit is Mark Roberts, TV personality and best known as the “Traffic Guy” on WRAL.

“Tommy has been such a good friend to me over the years as well as numerous artists that will be performing at this benefit. We are honored to be able to give him something in return and help him  through this tough time,” said Steve Johnson, event coordinator for the benefit and longtime friend of Tommy’s. “I am overwhelmed with the support the benefit is receiving from the Triangle area music community and I am excited to see old faces and jam out for a great cause.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 online at http://www.2112online.com/switch2010/ or at 2112 Percussion. Tickets will also be available at the door with the “Killer at 25” deal: $25. For those who can not attend the show, donations can be made at http://www.2112online.com/switch2010/ .