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.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Bob King Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Ted Daigle It May be Silly Teenage Time
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and other country favorites

Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'

Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2

Reg Hill Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2 (1)

Reg Hill

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 2

Reg Hill - Ottawa Valley Fiddlin' Side 1

A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One BACK

Donn Reynolds

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Fred Dixon & the Friday Afternoon - ST BACK

16 Songs of Newfoundland

Omar Blondahl - 16 Songs of Newfoundland BACK

Bob King 10th Anniversary BACK

10th Anniversary

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 2

Bob King - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story Side 1

Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Shirley Field - Two Sides of BACK

Two Sides of

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial BACK

Graham Townsend - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie

Field, Shirley

Visit Old Québec

Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

A Visit to British Columbia

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