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

Phillips, Stu

Spin it Country

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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.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Hatton, Jerry Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Reynolds, Donn No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

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