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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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Setlist - 3/18/23 Charleston Music Hall, Charleston SC

Deal >
Sugaree
It’s All Over Now
Ramble On Rose
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Scarlet reprise >
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 >
I Want Candy tease >
Eyes Of The World >
Drumspace >
Feel Like A Stranger >
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider

E: Another Brick In The Wall > Terrapin Station
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Danced the whole night. Amazing show! Thank you!!

Wow that had to be one helluva show !! And that encore…oh my ! 🔥🔥 I can’t wait for Chattanooga, the anticipation is killin me !!!

Wow @ that set list

Wow! What a smoker!

Thanks.

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Awesome

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I Love it!!! Georgia Theater

See y’all Sat night in Charleston

ATHENS!!!!

Nice

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One of if not the best I have ever seen you guys play

Amazing show!

Fun time! Thanks for a great show!

Absolutely wonderful show. Didn't want it to end.

Killed it as usual!

Hot show for sure!!

Looks like a full house! 🙌

Fantastic show.

Y’all ever share your recordings? Talked to the guy recording last night and just wondered…I’d definitely love to listen to last night again!

Unbelievable show!!! Big thanks to the guys at the front that gave me such a warm welcome was a pleasure riding that groove with all of you can't wait until next time!!

You guys are legit awesome. Thanks for the show!

💜

Thank you for a real good time 🤘

Had a Blast !!

Excellent Show

I spy Jason Doll 😁

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2 weeks ago
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Setlist - 3/11/23 Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh NC

Shakedown Street >
Third Stone tease >
Shakedown Street
Dire Wolf
Mr. Charlie
Friend Of The Devil
Mexicali blues >
Big River >
Saints Go Marching In >
Big River >
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire on the Mountain >
Scarlet reprise

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 & Delilah >
Uncle John’s Band >
Drumspace >
Wharf Rat >
Franklin’s Tower

E: The Mighty Quinn
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You’re such a lovely audience!

Thank you for a real good time

Wonderful show!!!!!!!!

Such a great show!!!

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