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 - 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, 🇨🇦

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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 Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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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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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - 10th Anniversary

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - A Visit to British Columbia

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

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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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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Daigle, Ted - Teenage Time

Jacquet River, New Brunswick - Fort William, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

Surnadal, Norway - Estevan, Saskatchewan - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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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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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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King, Bob - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, 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
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
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 Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

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