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

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
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Phillips, Stu En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
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
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
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
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec

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