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
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Hatton, Jerry Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of

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