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
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
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 Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Ted Daigle No One Else Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Angus Walker Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Shirley Field He Taught Me To Yodel Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Mike Graham There's a Bridge in Little Current Momento of Manitoulin
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Angus Walker Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Donn Reynolds Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Olaf Sveen Eva Marie Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Bob King 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
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland

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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