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.

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
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Sharpe, Wendell Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
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 When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 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
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
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
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

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