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
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Mike Graham Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Ted Daigle It May be Silly Teenage Time
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Mike Graham Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special

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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