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
Walker, Angus The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
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
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

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