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
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Dougie Trineer Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King Little Tom 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Graham Townsend Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Angus Walker I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Bob King Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Donn Reynolds No One Will Ever Know The Wild One and other country favorites
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of

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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