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
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
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
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Blondahl, Omar She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial

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