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
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Graham Townsend Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
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 Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Bob King Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reg Hill Clayton Poirier Two-Step Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites

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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