Grateful Dead Tribute Band From Athens GA

Cosmic Charlie was born in the musical Mecca of Athens, Georgia. From its summer 1999 inception, the band has been swiftly cementing its reputation as a band that puts a unique and personal twist on the Grateful Dead catalog.

A Dead cover band for folks that are ambivalent about Dead cover bands. Rather than mimicking the Dead exactly, Cosmic Charlie chooses to tap into the Dead’s energy and style as a foundation on which to build. The result is a healthy balance of creativity and tradition, and both the band and its audience are taken to that familiar edge with the sense that, music is actually being MADE here tonight.

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Cosmic Charlie Dead cover band from Athens GA

Cosmic Charlie really is a great band – these guys do this music the way it should be done: having the conversation in their own voices.

David Gans

Grateful Dead archivist

You guys have great style! “Dead with a twist?” And dare i say that there have been times when I think you actually played a song or two better than any version I ever heard the Dead do. I try to see you every chance I get. Let the music never stop…

Tracy Elder

Athens GA

We came to see your show at the Georgia Theatre Thursday night and thought it really smoked! Didn’t think there was any way you could top it. But then Friday in Atlanta it really happened! I can’t say this song or that song really rocked because the whole show was a total meltdown. How in the world do you have the energy to work it up like that? We’re so grateful to have found y’all. Thank you for a real good time! And please play another show soon. we’re in desperate need of some soul-soothing.

Drew & Barb

Commerce GA

Glad to see y’all are making it around. I’ve seen you a few times since that first “One More Saturday Night” show and I dunno that I could describe what y’all do for me. Anyway, if you need any help with the website, let me know.

Dave Rosenberg

http://www.ratdog.org http://www.otherones.net

Caught your show at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh last Friday night, and it was AWESOME! A really good ‘Bertha’ (always a great set-opener), and particularly poignant ‘Ramble on Rose’ and ‘Brown Eyed Women’. It’s really very hard to describe the feeling I got from your music; I certainly haven’t felt it since before Jerry died, and not that often even then. The positive energy at your show was unbelievable. I won’t miss another opportunity to catch you guys if you’re in the area.

Ken Byrd

Durham NC

I had such a great time… I always do at your shows. I love your energy… and I love how I always have a huge smile on my face the whole time and leave feeling sooo good and tired from dancin 🙂

Lauren Pleasants

Winston Salem NC

For God and country! For the sake of the Grateful Dead fans! I implore you. Play boys, PLAY!!!

Tom Berger

Atlanta GA

Hey I saw ya’ll at Van Hoy…Would love to know where I can see ya’ll in the future. I am the chick that was front and center dancing my butt off Sunday night!!!

Chelle Pritchett

Greensboro NC

Hello Cosmic Charlie, enjoyed your show at Stella Blue on 8/3!! Thanks! My friend Stephen thought that your “Shakedown Street” was the best version he’s heard, it was so righteous that he asked your keyboardist to cut him a tape. Just following up…

Marty Melody

Asheville NC

I saw you tonight at The Brewery–you kicked ass–I’ll definitely see you next week in Chapel Hill!!

Eric Silver

Raleigh NC

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Cosmic Charlie updated their cover photo.

3 days ago

1/21/23 Cat's Cradle, Carrboro NC - Thanks to Brian Haney for the pic 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

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Hurry up and play Lincoln Theater! Us old guys can't travel too far.

Nice picture

And as always there is the father-in-law in the center 😁

Cosmic Charlie

4 days ago

Cosmic Charlie @ Cat's Cradle, Carrboro NC 1/21/23. Thanks to Brian Haney for the pic! ... See MoreSee Less

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Hey Cosmic Charlie- What’s the female’s name? Loved her!

Great show!

Here's another from Ramkat. Thanks for a real good time

You guys were on 🔥 The light show was an excellent addition!

I'm bummed I missed it. Next time!

Miss you guys!

The place was packed!

Hanna Houghton

Killer bass dude!

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Cosmic Charlie

5 days ago

Setlist - 1/21/23 Cat's Cradle, Carrboro NC

Box Of Rain >
One More Saturday Night
Catfish John
Mama Tried >
Big River
Foolish Heart >
New Speedway Boogie >
The Wheel >
Auld Lang Syne >
Lovelight

Jack Straw >
Althea
Bird Song >
Norwegian Wood tease >
Bird Song >
Not Fade Away >
Drumspace >
Dear Mr Fantasy >
Hey Jude tease >
Find The Cost Of Freedom >
China Doll >
Not Fade Away >
Going Down The Road >
And We Bid You Goodnight

E: Johnny B. Goode > Brokedown Palace ... See MoreSee Less

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By any chance was this recorded and is it available for listening? Thanks.

Fun night. Thank you for a real good time.

Awesome show! Great time had Good People

Do damn good!!

Totally awesome as usual wonderful to get some female energy up there!

SO FUN!!! Yall are fantastic! thank you again, all the way from Athens GA!!

Nice throwing in Find the Cost

Not sure how to tag you all, so please save the pic, they for you.

Rocker

Fantastic night

FACE STOLEN !! HAD A BLAST ALL WEEKEND !! THX BROTHERS !!

Thank you - for a real good time!! Another amazing show!!

Thanks guys 💖💃🏿🎼

GDTRFB

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Cosmic Charlie

6 days ago

Setlist - 1/20/23 The Ramkat, Winston Salem NC

Hell In A Bucket >
Let The Good Times Roll
Minglewood Blues
Row Jimmy
Brown Eyed Women
Cassidy
Happy Birthday jam >
Tennessee Jed
Help On The Way >
Slipknot >
Franklin's Tower >
Auld Lang Syne >
Franklin's Tower

Cumberland Blues
Lazy River Road
Loose Lucy
Find The Cost Of Freedom >
Playin In The Band >
Bitch tease >
Uncle John's Band >
Drumspace >
Throwing Stones >
He's Gone >
Auld Lang Syne >
Deal

E: Don't Ease Me In > Casey Jones ... See MoreSee Less

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After this show last night, it has become clear that the band has stepped the game up to yet another level. Truly upper echelon! 🔥⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡🔥⚡

Absolutely mind blowing, thank you for a real good time 🎵✌️💜

What a great show! All three of my requests were played!! Thank you!

Had a great time last night!! Thank you all so much!!💃🎶

Monster set.

Great show! We really enjoyed ourselves

Great show! We had a blast

Cant wait to see what happens tonight!

Absolute blast! Can't wait for Darkside of the Dead!

Nice tip of the cap to Crosby

Wow

Hot Damn !!

Sweet!

WOW!!!

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1 week ago

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As far as we know, Cosmic Charlie is headlining on Sat April 1! More details on set times once we know them 🙂

Need dates!!!

Looking forward to this and getting to say"How do you do"

Cosmic Charlie

4 weeks ago

Thanks all for another great year :-). Here's the last Cosmic Charlie song of 2022 - an unplugged sing-along version of "Ripple" at the Georgia Theatre in Athens. Let there be more songs to fill the air in 2023! ... See MoreSee Less