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
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl The Moonshine Can 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham Townsend Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Let Me Know Where I Stand Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer Fireball Mail 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Donn Reynolds Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Angus Walker The Wild Colonial Boy Blue Grass Songs
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Joe Kozak Bimbo Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Joe Kozak Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Rescue at Moose River Gold Mine (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Reg Hill Wally On The Deer Trail Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Ted Daigle It May be Silly Teenage Time
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Shirley Field Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Reg Hill Waltz Promenade Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Dougie Trineer Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Back Up and Push A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Reg Hill Scrambled Eggs Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Dougie Trineer Day Dream 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Bob King Driftwood On the River Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Donn Reynolds The Wild One The Wild One and other country favorites
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
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
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'

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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