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
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
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 Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites

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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