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 - 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, 🇨🇦

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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 Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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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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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - 10th Anniversary

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Phillips, Stu - A Visit to British Columbia

St-Eustache, Québec → Calgary, Alberta, 🇨🇦 → Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 🇺🇸

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

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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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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Daigle, Ted - Teenage Time

Jacquet River, New Brunswick - Fort William, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

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

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, 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
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Sharpe, Wendell Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Sveen, Olaf Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Sveen, Olaf Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
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
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Townsend, Graham Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Blondahl, Omar The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
King, Bob I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Field, Shirley Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Trineer, Dougie Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Graham, Mike There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of

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