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
Donn Reynolds Crossroads The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Allumette Island Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Jim Allen Paddy the Coon A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Dougie Trineer Blue Smoke 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Donn Reynolds Tread Softly Stranger The Wild One and other country favorites
Dougie Trineer Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Stu Phillips The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Dougie Trineer Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Dougie Trineer Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King Once More Sing A Country Song
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

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

The Wild One and other country favorites

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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