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

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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
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Blondahl, Omar Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Hatton, Jerry Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Reynolds, Donn No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time

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