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
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Wendell Sharpe The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Bev Van den Bergh Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Angus Walker How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Joe Kozak Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Grant Hewlett Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song

The Wild One and other country favorites

Donn Reynolds

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

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

Phillips, Stu

Graham, Mike

Momento of Manitoulin

Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Kozak, Joe

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