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
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Mike Graham Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Mike Graham There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

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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