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
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Joe Kozak Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and other country favorites

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

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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