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
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jerry Hatton The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bob King French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reg Hill The Timber Raft Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Joe Kozak Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Grey Eagle Pickin' Strings No. 2
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Ted Daigle Red Hen Hop Teenage Time
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Graham Townsend Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Mike Graham Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Graham Townsend Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Olaf Sveen Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle No One Else Teenage Time
Shirley Field Chime Bells Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
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
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2

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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