Banff Rodeo Records

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.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Omar Blondahl An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Bob King 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
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Ted Daigle No One Else Teenage Time
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Fred Dixon & the Friday Afternoon - ST BACK

16 Songs of Newfoundland

Omar Blondahl - 16 Songs of Newfoundland BACK

Bob King 10th Anniversary BACK

10th Anniversary

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 2

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 1

Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Shirley Field - Two Sides of BACK

Two Sides of

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie

Field, Shirley

Visit Old Québec

Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

A Visit to British Columbia

Phillips, Stu

Graham, Mike

Momento of Manitoulin

Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Kozak, Joe

Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock bw Call Me (1)

Hatton, Jerry

Joe Kozak - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee BACK

The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia LABEL 02

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