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
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and other country favorites
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Ted Daigle It May be Silly Teenage Time
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Reg Hill Dad's 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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