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
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

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