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 - 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, 🇨🇦

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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 Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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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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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - 10th Anniversary

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - A Visit to British Columbia

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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

Atholville, New Brunswick

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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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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Daigle, Ted - Teenage Time

Jacquet River, New Brunswick - Fort William, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

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

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, 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
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of

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