Glenn Marais andThe Mojo Train are a four-piece blues-rock bandknown for explosive live performances, razor-tight arrangements, andimprovisational brilliance. Every show is played with urgency and heart—like itcould be the last—creating an unforgettable experience for audiences whereverthe train stops.

The term MojoTrain isn’t just the band’s name; it’s their sound—a powerful, rollingblues-rock force driven by deep grooves, soaring solos, and soulfulstorytelling. Leading the charge is Glenn Marais on guitar, harmonica, and leadvocals, backed by the rock-solid rhythm section of Manny DeGrandis on bass andvocals, Jeff Saulnier on drums and vocals, and the dynamic textures of JesseKarwat on keyboards and vocals.

The band is quicklygaining momentum on the Canadian and international blues scene. In 2024, GlennMarais and The Mojo Train reached the semi-finals of the International BluesChallenge in Memphis and released their acclaimed album Red, Hot andBlue. Glenn returned as a semi-finalist again in 2025, and the band’srising profile was further cemented with a nomination for Best EmergingArtist at the 2026 Canadian Blues Awards.

Beyond the stage, theband is deeply committed to giving back through MusicCan, a non-profitfounded by Glenn Marais and Manny DeGrandis during the pandemic to providemusic lessons and instruments to youth across Canada. MusicCan has donated over100 instruments, purchased 30 djembe drums for a local school,placed more than 10 youth into lessons with brand-new guitars, andprovided instruments to remote Indigenous communities. Throughpartnerships with The Arts Music Store (Newmarket), Yamaha Guitars,D’Addario Canada, and, most recently, national music chain Long &McQuade, MusicCan can now provide guitars and lessons from St. John’s toVictoria, bringing the organization’s dream of becoming a national charitycloser to reality.

With a growingcatalog of original material alongside powerful, crowd-moving covers—and a newalbum, The Howl and Moan, slated for release in 2026—Glenn Marais andThe Mojo Train continue to bring their high-energy performances to festivalsand stages across the country, showing no signs of slowing down.

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