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
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King 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
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Angus Walker Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
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
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Olaf Sveen Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2

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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