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
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Daigle, Ted It May be Silly Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Townsend, Graham Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland

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