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

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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
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Kozak, Joe Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia

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