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

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
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Blondahl, Omar Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reynolds, Donn Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Walker, Angus Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Meehan, Leonard The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
King, Bob Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Little Tom Sing A Country Song
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted Mary Lou Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Phillips, Stu En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Trineer, Dougie My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland

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