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.

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
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
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 Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers

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