Groove Doctors 3 Invite You Into Their Feelgood World With Debut Album Live And Let Live

There’s a special kind of joy that comes from music made by people who genuinely love what they’re doing. That joy radiates from every track on Live And Let Live, the debut album by Midwest trio Groove Doctors 3. Made up of Mike Lawrence (guitar/vocals), David Stowe (drums), and Glenn Chambers (bass), Groove Doctors 3 aren’t chasing trends or charts; they’re crafting music with heart, groove, and a clear sense of purpose. You can hear it in the warmth of their melodies, the tightness of their rhythm section, and the positivity that runs through the lyrics. It’s a debut that feels both effortless and incredibly refreshing.

Formed in 2023, the band brings together decades of musical experience and a shared love for classic soul, funk, rock, and R&B. These are musicians who understand their craft deeply. By day, they’re university professors scattered across the country, but by night they transform into a seriously tight and soulful unit. Their live shows are already becoming the stuff of local legend, mixing joyful reinterpretations of icons like Prince and Al Green with an ever-growing catalogue of original songs. Live And Let Live captures the energy of those jam sessions and shapes it into a polished, 15-track album that still feels loose in the best way.

The title track is a clear standout and an excellent introduction to what Groove Doctors 3 are all about. With lyrics like “Live and let live / Love and let love / Learn and let learn / Laugh and let laugh,” it’s more than a catchy chorus – it’s a philosophy. Lawrence’s vocals are warm and sincere, never forced, and his guitar playing carries shades of vintage Motown mixed with a bit of bluesy grit. The groove laid down by Chambers and Stowe is subtle but undeniable. It’s the kind of rhythm that makes your head nod before you even realise it. And with guest keyboardist Dick Bourgault adding colour and depth throughout the record, the whole thing feels like a live-in-the-room experience.

There’s something incredibly grounded about this album. It doesn’t rely on studio tricks or overproduction. Instead, it leans into the natural chemistry of the band and the emotional clarity of the songs. Tracks glide from soulful slow burns to upbeat funk workouts, always returning to the band’s central message: kindness matters, community matters, and music has the power to bring people together. You get the sense that Groove Doctors 3 didn’t just want to make a record that sounds good – they wanted to make something that feels good.

It’s rare these days to find a debut album that’s as confident and cohesive as Live And Let Live. It speaks to the years of experience behind the band, but it also speaks to something even more important: authenticity. There’s no ego here, no forced image or posturing. Just three musicians who have something to say and the skills to say it with style. Whether you’re a longtime fan of classic rock or just looking for something that cuts through the noise with a bit of warmth and wisdom, this album is worth your time.

Groove Doctors 3 might call themselves a side project, but Live And Let Live sounds like the main event. It’s music that grooves, soothes, and uplifts. In a world that often feels divided and chaotic, it’s a welcome reminder to slow down, turn up the volume, and live and let live.