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
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'

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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