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 - 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, 🇨🇦

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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 Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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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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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - 10th Anniversary

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - A Visit to British Columbia

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

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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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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Daigle, Ted - Teenage Time

Jacquet River, New Brunswick - Fort William, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

Surnadal, Norway - Estevan, Saskatchewan - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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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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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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King, Bob - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, 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

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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
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Walker, Angus The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
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
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted It May be Silly Teenage Time
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

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