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.

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Graham, Mike - Momento of Manitoulin

Toronto - London, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) - Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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Hatton, Jerry - Sittin' and Thinkin'

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers - ST

Chipman - Fredericton, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Novatones - Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back

Truro, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie - Spin it Country

British Columbia - Bobcaygeon, Ontario

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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

Surnadal, Norway - Estevan, Saskatchewan - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Meehan, Leonard - Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Newfoundland

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

Hewlett, Grant Nelson - The Critics Choice...

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Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Sharpe, Wendell - The Brightest One in Town

Dee Side, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing A Country Song

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon - ST

Perth, Ontario

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
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Daigle, Ted Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Walker, Angus The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
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 En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee

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