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 Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Graham Townsend Alexander MacKenzie March Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Wendell Sharpe It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Ted Daigle Sweet Little Sixteen Teenage Time
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Graham Townsend Manitoba Waltz Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Boy With a Future 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Jim Allen Fairy Lake Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Country Gentleman Pickin' Strings Country Style
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Graham Townsend Sir Charles Tupper Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Angus Walker If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Bob King Lonely City Park Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 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
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Bob King Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Jim Allen Mountain Park Breakdown A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Donn Reynolds Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and other country favorites
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Jim Allen Introduction (spoken by Jim Allen) A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Shirley Field He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
Bob King The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Wildwood Flower 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day 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 Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
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
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Bob King Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Olaf Sveen Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bob King Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reg Hill Road to Fort Coulonge Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen

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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