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
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
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Joe Kozak Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming 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
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Dougie Trineer Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2

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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