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

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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.

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
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Walker, Angus The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Kozak, Joe Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia

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