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
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Donn Reynolds Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bob King 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
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and other country favorites
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Grant Hewlett Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Bob King Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

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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