High energy Grateful Dead from Athens GA

Cosmic Charlie was born in the musical Mecca of Athens, Georgia. From its summer 1999 inception, the band swiftly cemented its reputation as a band that puts a unique and personal twist on the Grateful Dead catalogue. Cosmic Charlie is 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 healthy balance of creativity and tradition, where both the band and its audience are taken to that familiar edge with the sense that, music is actually being MADE here tonight.

Moving and shaking even the most skeptical of Deadheads, Cosmic Charlie storms into a town and plays with an energy that eludes other bands, an energy that sometimes eluded the Dead themselves. Those precious moments during Dead jams when the synchronicity is there and all is right with the world – these are the moments that Cosmic Charlie relishes and feverishly welcomes with open arms. Clearly, Cosmic Charlie’s audiences are also eager to partake in these moments, and together with the band, they have indulged in many memorable evenings.

NO SETLISTS!

Most nights, Cosmic Charlie walks onstage without a setlist, not even knowing what the first song will be. Any Dead tune can rear its head at any moment, and fan requests are always welcome. “INSPIRATON, MOVE ME BRIGHTLY” is Cosmic Charlie’s mantra, allowing the music to truly play the band.

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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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