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
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Mike Graham Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Stu Phillips Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
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 Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Bev Van den Bergh Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen

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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