Groove Doctors 3 Deliver a Dose of Soulful Optimism on “Live and Let Live”
There’s a lot to love about Groove Doctors 3, the Michigan‑based trio of actual university professors who moonlight as funk‑rock philosophers. Their debut album, Live and Let Live, arrived May 23, 2025 on indie imprint Maintain Zen Music, and its title track is the perfect entry point. PRLog
Professors by Day, Groove‑Slingers by Night
Guitarist / vocalist Michael Lawrence, drummer David Stowe, and bassist Glenn Chambers spend daylight hours lecturing in classrooms, then trade whiteboards for vintage amps after dark. That academic rigor shows up in the band’s tight arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, but their evenings are all about feel‑good pocket playing and wide‑eyed musical joy. Moosic Entertainment
The Sound
“Live and Let Live” opens with a laid‑back shuffle: Chambers’ warm, Motown‑tinged bass strolls under Stowe’s feather‑light hi‑hat work while Lawrence lays down honeyed guitar chords that nod to Still Bill-era Bill Withers. Nothing here screams for the spotlight; instead, the three lock into an unhurried conversation that feels as familiar as a backyard cookout soundtrack.
The Message
Lawrence’s vocal delivery is conversational—almost like a friendly neighbor offering advice over the fence. Lines such as “Neighbors helping neighbors is the mark of cool” and “Families held together by a golden string” land without preachiness, thanks to the song’s easy swing. The chorus—“Live and let live, love and let love / Learn and let learn, laugh & let laugh”—sticks after one listen, a mantra for everyday empathy.
Why It Works
Universal theme, zero sermonizing: The band manages to champion decency without wagging a finger.
Pocket > Pyrotechnics: Instead of flashy solos, GD3 rely on groove, proving restraint can be riveting.
Authenticity: These are lifelong musicians who clearly play for the sheer love of it, and that spirit bleeds through every note. OriginalRock.net
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Bill Withers • Tedeschi Trucks Band • The Band • Vulfpeck—or simply music that wraps big‑hearted lyrics in warm, analog‑sounding grooves.
Bottom Line
“Live and Let Live” feels tailor‑made for sunny drives and porch‑light evenings, but its call for kindness couldn’t be more timely. Whether you catch Groove Doctors 3 on a small club stage or drop the needle on their debut LP, this single proves that good grooves—and good intentions—never go out of style.
