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
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Mike Graham Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and other country favorites
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Mike Graham Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Ted Daigle Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song

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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