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 Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Daigle, Ted It May be Silly Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Hatton, Jerry Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin

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