Banff Rodeo Records

Despite its western-sounding name, Banff Rodeo Records was not founded in the Rockies but emerged from Eastern Canada as part of Rodeo Records Ltd.—a label established in Montreal in 1949 by Don Johnson and George Taylor. The company relocated to Halifax in 1956, where it opened a recording studio, and later moved operations to Peterborough, Ontario, in 1969.

Launched as a sub-label in 1953, Banff became known for its broad and eclectic catalogue, featuring everything from country and cowboy songs to maritime folk, East Coast fiddle tunes, and regional Canadiana. Often sold in souvenir shops and department stores, Banff records documented the voices and sounds of everyday Canadians—capturing the spirit of both rural and coastal communities from coast to coast. This room preserves the legacy of Banff Rodeo Records, a truly national imprint in Canada’s musical history.

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Graham, Mike - Momento of Manitoulin

Toronto - London, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) - Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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Hatton, Jerry - Sittin' and Thinkin'

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers - ST

Chipman - Fredericton, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Novatones - Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back

Truro, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie - Spin it Country

British Columbia - Bobcaygeon, Ontario

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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

Surnadal, Norway - Estevan, Saskatchewan - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Meehan, Leonard - Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Newfoundland

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

Hewlett, Grant Nelson - The Critics Choice...

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Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Sharpe, Wendell - The Brightest One in Town

Dee Side, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing A Country Song

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon - ST

Perth, Ontario

Grant Nelson Hewlett - The Critics Choice...

Bob King - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Bob King - 10th Anniversary

Wendell Sharpe - Brightest One in Town

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Sittin' and Thinkin'

Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Stu Phillips - Visit to Old Quebec LABEL 01

Reynolds, Donn

Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Blondahl, Omar - 16 Songs of Newfoundland

Pickin' Strings Country Style

Pickin' Strings No. 2

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia LABEL 02

Spin it Country

Angus_Walker_2015

Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Graham, Mike

Momento of Manitoulin

Field, Shirley - Two Sides of (1)

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

A picture taken during an interview for CKCQ radio during the Don Messer Tour in the spring of '71.

A promotional image from the early 70's used for autograph signings and to sell at shows.

taken the night Doug Trineer & The Hackamores opened for legendary Mother Maybelle & Carter Sisters circa '65 in The Montreal Forum.

A picture taken during a tour with Don Messer and The Islanders. This was taken by "My Fund Studios" of Smith Falls, Ontario in the summer of '71.

Canada's Prime Minister of Country Music in full Outlaw Country singer regalia circa 1976.

Crazy Tricks recorded in Edmonton peaked at #39 in RPM Magazine. Both sides written by Merv Smith and produced by Dick Damron. Dick was probably doing the pickin' as well.

Another of "The Maritime Playboys" circa 1963. From left to right, Harry Cromwell, George Beck, Brent Williams and myself.

The young feller with Les Paul Jr. is me ca 1960 when I had the pleasure of being part of this line up of "The Maritime Playboys" which incl George Beck (ac gtr), Freddie McKenna (mandolin), Loran Baker (bass). The lady was Freddie's wife, Melva

Tracks

Artist Track Title
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Daigle, Ted It May be Silly Teenage Time
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

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