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

Angus_Walker_2015

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
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
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
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Hatton, Jerry Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec

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