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
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Townsend, Graham Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
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
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
King, Bob The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Kozak, Joe Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
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
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

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