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
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
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 John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Daigle, Ted Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Sveen, Olaf Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary

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