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.

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Graham, Mike - Momento of Manitoulin

Toronto - London, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) - Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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Hatton, Jerry - Sittin' and Thinkin'

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers - ST

Chipman - Fredericton, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Novatones - Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back

Truro, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie - Spin it Country

British Columbia - Bobcaygeon, Ontario

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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

Surnadal, Norway - Estevan, Saskatchewan - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Meehan, Leonard - Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Newfoundland

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

Hewlett, Grant Nelson - The Critics Choice...

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Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Sharpe, Wendell - The Brightest One in Town

Dee Side, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing A Country Song

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon - ST

Perth, Ontario

Grant Nelson Hewlett - The Critics Choice...

Bob King - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Bob King - 10th Anniversary

Wendell Sharpe - Brightest One in Town

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Sittin' and Thinkin'

Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Stu Phillips - Visit to Old Quebec LABEL 01

Reynolds, Donn

Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Blondahl, Omar - 16 Songs of Newfoundland

Pickin' Strings Country Style

Pickin' Strings No. 2

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia LABEL 02

Spin it Country

Angus_Walker_2015

Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Graham, Mike

Momento of Manitoulin

Field, Shirley - Two Sides of (1)

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

A picture taken during an interview for CKCQ radio during the Don Messer Tour in the spring of '71.

A promotional image from the early 70's used for autograph signings and to sell at shows.

taken the night Doug Trineer & The Hackamores opened for legendary Mother Maybelle & Carter Sisters circa '65 in The Montreal Forum.

A picture taken during a tour with Don Messer and The Islanders. This was taken by "My Fund Studios" of Smith Falls, Ontario in the summer of '71.

Canada's Prime Minister of Country Music in full Outlaw Country singer regalia circa 1976.

Crazy Tricks recorded in Edmonton peaked at #39 in RPM Magazine. Both sides written by Merv Smith and produced by Dick Damron. Dick was probably doing the pickin' as well.

Another of "The Maritime Playboys" circa 1963. From left to right, Harry Cromwell, George Beck, Brent Williams and myself.

The young feller with Les Paul Jr. is me ca 1960 when I had the pleasure of being part of this line up of "The Maritime Playboys" which incl George Beck (ac gtr), Freddie McKenna (mandolin), Loran Baker (bass). The lady was Freddie's wife, Melva

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song

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