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
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Bob King Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

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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