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
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Bob King No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Angus Walker Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Bob King When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec

Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'

Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2

Reg Hill Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2 (1)

Reg Hill

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 2

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 1

A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One BACK

The Wild One and other country favorites

Donn Reynolds

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Donn Reynolds - 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

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