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
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Mike Graham Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Mike Graham There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
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
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

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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