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
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hatton, Jerry Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
King, Bob 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
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Walker, Angus Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

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