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.

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
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style

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