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 Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Graham Townsend Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle No One Else Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2

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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