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.

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 Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Lonely City Park 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 The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reynolds, Donn No One Will Ever Know 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 Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
King, Bob The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style

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