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
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