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
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Hatton, Jerry Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Kozak, Joe Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
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 Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Sharpe, Wendell Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time

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