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
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
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
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Bob King No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Angus Walker Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Mike Graham Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Mike Graham Billings Momento of Manitoulin

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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