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

Phillips, Stu

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.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Daigle, Ted It May be Silly Teenage Time
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Walker, Angus The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin

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