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
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Mike Graham Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
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
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites

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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