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
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Reynolds, Donn No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland

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