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
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Mike Graham There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Mike Graham Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham Townsend Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs

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

The Wild One and other country favorites

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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