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
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Graham Townsend Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
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
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Mike Graham Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites

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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