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.

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

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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
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Kozak, Joe Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reynolds, Donn No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sharpe, Wendell Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Townsend, Graham Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

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