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
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle No One Else Teenage Time
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King 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
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Donn Reynolds Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

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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