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
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Bull Train 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
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) 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
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
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 Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Sharpe, Wendell Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers

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