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
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Joe Kozak Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot 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 You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Bob King Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial

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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