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
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Joe Kozak Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs 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
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Olaf Sveen Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Mike Graham Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Ted Daigle It May be Silly Teenage Time
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs

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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