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
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
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
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Olaf Sveen Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Dougie Trineer Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary

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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