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

Angus_Walker_2015

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 The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
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
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Phillips, Stu Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
King, Bob Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST

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