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

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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
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
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 Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
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
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

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