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.

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

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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
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again 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
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

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