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
Mike Graham There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
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
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Bob King The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bev Van den Bergh Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Mike Graham Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Donn Reynolds Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland

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

Phillips, Stu

Graham, Mike

Momento of Manitoulin

Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Kozak, Joe

Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock bw Call Me (1)

Hatton, Jerry

Joe Kozak - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee BACK

The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia LABEL 02

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