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 Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

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