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 - 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, 🇨🇦

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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 Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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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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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - 10th Anniversary

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - A Visit to British Columbia

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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

Atholville, New Brunswick

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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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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Daigle, Ted - Teenage Time

Jacquet River, New Brunswick - Fort William, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

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

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, 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
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Kozak, Joe Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Field, Shirley Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Townsend, Graham Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland

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