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.

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
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Phillips, Stu The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee

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