

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.


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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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 🙂
For God and country! For the sake of the Grateful Dead fans! I implore you. Play boys, PLAY!!!
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!!!
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…
I saw you tonight at The Brewery–you kicked ass–I’ll definitely see you next week in Chapel Hill!!
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Setlist - 11/4/23 The State Theatre, Greenville NC
Bertha >
Masterpiece
Ramble On Rose
Hell In A Bucket >
West LA Fadeaway >
Eleanor Rigby jam >
West LA Fadeaway >
Scarlet Begonias >
Norwegian Wood tease >
Music Never Stopped
Speak To Me >
Breathe >
On The Run >
Time >
Great Gig In The Sky
Money >
Us And Them >
Any Colour You Like >
Brain Damage >
Eclipse >
Samson And Delilah >
Playin In The Band >
Drumspace >
Morning Dew >
Sugar Magnolia >
Sunshine Daydream
E: One More Saturday Night > Black Muddy River
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Great show!
Great show, thank you for a real good time...
Wish I had been able to make this one too!! Awesome set list!!
🔥 set list
That Morning Dew was 🔥
Setlist - 11/3/23 Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh NC
Help On The Way >
Slipknot >
Franklin's Tower >
Mountain Jam tease >
Franklin's Tower
Dark Hollow
They Love Each Other
El Paso
Brown Eyed Women >
Saint Of Circumstance >
Might As Well
Jack Straw >
Loser
Me And Bobby McGee >
Terrapin Station >
Love Shack space jam >
Drumspace >
Greatest Story Ever >
Not Fade Away (V1 & V2) >
Wharf Rat >
Goin Down The Road >
Not Fade Away (V3)
E: Werewolves Of London (band swaps instruments), Don't Ease Me In > Brokedown Palace
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Grate night! Can’t wait to do it again
Fiest time seeing y'all. Until next time my friends 💓
Awesome show guys ! The instrument change "Werewolves of London" was sofa king Fun !! Thank You
Nice set on the Anniversary of the Golden Gate tribute show for Bill Graham!!
Damn, that's a wonderful set list & I know that place was rocking. Come back to Wilmington. We. Love you here. Shoot. You already knew that! Bring your punk Floyd take. I've heard wonderful things about it! Thanx for everything 🙏 ~~
Outstanding!
Had a great time, fellas, thanks for playing Zorana's birthday again!
Great show!
Fantastic show. Y’all never disappoint🔥🔥
Daaaaaaaaaamn
Excellent show; thank you, again, for a real good time!
Big fun! Thank you for a real good time!! 💀⚡️🌹
Nice Sets!
Sweet setlist
Wish I coulda made it 😪
Damn what a set list! Bummed I missed this
Was hoping to get that Help/Slip in Greenville, lol, How about Hell In A Bucket to open up things tonight.
🤯
Stupid job! I couldn't make it. I'd love to see you all trade instruments!
Setlist - 10/27/23 Georgia Theatre Athens GA
Mississippi Half Step >
Samson & Delilah
Tennessee Jed
Cassidy
Friend Of The Devil >
It's All Over Now >
Bird Song >
Music Never Stopped
Speak To Me >
Breathe >
On The Run >
Time >
Great Gig In The Sky
Money >
Us And Them >
Any Colour You Like >
Brain Damage >
Eclipse >
Dancin In The Streets >
Cumberland Blues (V1-V3) >
Third Stone From The Sun tease >
The Wheel >
Drumspace >
New Speedway Boogie >
Cumberland (V4) >
Sugar Magnolia
Sunshine Daydream
E: China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider
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Photo credit: Cliff Marshall
Much love and thanks as always for truly remarkable shows. Can’t wait for the next one.
See you next Friday!
Fantastic show as always folks, thanks so much for an amazing night.
Had a great time as always! Already getting excited about the next one
Excited for December 30th show
So remiss to not be present but a 4am van call made choices on my behalf. ❤️
What a set!!!!!! So sorry I missed it boys, come up to Asheville sometime, would love to see ya again.
I got to see some soundcheck, unfortunately I wasn't able to see the rest of the show. I heard that it was fire as per usual.