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 - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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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, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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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 No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

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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Hatton, Jerry - Sittin' and Thinkin'

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers - ST

Chipman - Fredericton, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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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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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

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

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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Meehan, Leonard - Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Newfoundland

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

Hewlett, Grant Nelson - The Critics Choice...

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Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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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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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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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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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon - ST

Perth, 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

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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
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman 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 When You Walked Away ST
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reynolds, Donn No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
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
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Sveen, Olaf Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

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