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
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Meehan, Leonard Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
King, Bob Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Graham, Mike Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Blondahl, Omar The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Field, Shirley Chime Bells Two Sides of
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
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
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
King, Bob On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
King, Bob I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hatton, Jerry I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Trineer, Dougie Sugar Foot Rag 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hatton, Jerry It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Meehan, Leonard Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Blondahl, Omar She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Walker, Angus Have You Lost all the Love Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Trineer, Dougie Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Blondahl, Omar When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Field, Shirley He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
King, Bob It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST

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