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
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
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 Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Mike Graham Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
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 Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special

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

The Wild One and other country favorites

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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