Groove Medicine is a participatory live music initiative that creates public gatherings where audiences become active participants in the music experience. Drawing from groove-based musical traditions such as jazz, funk, and improvisational rock, Groove Medicine brings people together to move, listen, and engage collectively. Founded by Dr. Leah Taylor, Groove Medicine emerged from over eight years of Embodied Groove® programming in community and festival settings. These experiences revealed a growing demand for accessible, intergenerational spaces where people can connect through live music outside of traditional concert or nightlife environments. Groove Medicine events are intentionally structured while leaving space for improvisation, allowing musicians and participants to co-create each experience in real time. Each gathering includes a brief educational framing that helps participants attune to the collective dynamics of rhythm, presence, and shared experience as they unfold. Programming takes place in community venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and features collaborations with independent musicians and visual artists. Events are designed to be welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds, including those without prior experience in movement or the arts. By centering participation over performance, Groove Medicine contributes to the growing field of participatory arts and supports independent musicians while fostering social connection, cultural engagement, and collective vitality.