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
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand 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
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
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
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Bob King Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Angus Walker Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter 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
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
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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