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
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Angus Walker Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Grant Hewlett Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Omar Blondahl An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Grant Hewlett Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Olaf Sveen Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Bob King Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary

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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