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.

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King, Bob - Sing For Laurel Lee

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Graham, Mike - Momento of Manitoulin

Toronto - London, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

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Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) - Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings No. 2

Atholville, New Brunswick

Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou - Pickin' Strings Country Style

Atholville, New Brunswick

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Walker, Angus - Blue Grass Songs

Port Hastings, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

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Hatton, Jerry - Sittin' and Thinkin'

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers - ST

Chipman - Fredericton, New Brunswick, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Novatones - Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back

Truro, Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

Van den Bergh, Bev Marie - Spin it Country

British Columbia - Bobcaygeon, Ontario

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Field, Shirley - Two Sides of

Armstrong, British Columbia → Gwynne, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Sveen, Olaf - At Jasper Park Lodge

Surnadal, Norway - Estevan, Saskatchewan - Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

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Kozak, Joe - Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me

Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦

Meehan, Leonard - Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Newfoundland

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Blondahl, Omar - Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Townsend, Graham - Salutes Canada's Centennial

Toronto, Ontario - Buckingham, Québec

Hewlett, Grant Nelson - The Critics Choice...

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Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Wynyard, Saskatchewan - St. John's, Newfoundland

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King, Bob - By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Reynolds, Donn - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Sharpe, Wendell - The Brightest One in Town

Dee Side, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - Sing A Country Song

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

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Trineer, Dougie - 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring

Calumet, Québec, 🇨🇦

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King, Bob - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Joyceville, Ontario - Ottawa, Ontario, 🇨🇦

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon - ST

Perth, Ontario

Grant Nelson Hewlett - The Critics Choice...

Bob King - That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here

Bob King - 10th Anniversary

Wendell Sharpe - Brightest One in Town

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

Sittin' and Thinkin'

Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Stu Phillips - Visit to Old Quebec LABEL 01

Reynolds, Donn

Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Blondahl, Omar - 16 Songs of Newfoundland

Pickin' Strings Country Style

Pickin' Strings No. 2

Dixon, Fred & the Friday Afternoon

Stu Phillips-A Visit to British Columbia LABEL 02

Spin it Country

Angus_Walker_2015

Omar's Favorite Folk Songs

Graham, Mike

Momento of Manitoulin

Field, Shirley - Two Sides of (1)

Donn Reynolds - The Wild One and Other Country Favourites

A picture taken during an interview for CKCQ radio during the Don Messer Tour in the spring of '71.

A promotional image from the early 70's used for autograph signings and to sell at shows.

taken the night Doug Trineer & The Hackamores opened for legendary Mother Maybelle & Carter Sisters circa '65 in The Montreal Forum.

A picture taken during a tour with Don Messer and The Islanders. This was taken by "My Fund Studios" of Smith Falls, Ontario in the summer of '71.

Canada's Prime Minister of Country Music in full Outlaw Country singer regalia circa 1976.

Crazy Tricks recorded in Edmonton peaked at #39 in RPM Magazine. Both sides written by Merv Smith and produced by Dick Damron. Dick was probably doing the pickin' as well.

Another of "The Maritime Playboys" circa 1963. From left to right, Harry Cromwell, George Beck, Brent Williams and myself.

The young feller with Les Paul Jr. is me ca 1960 when I had the pleasure of being part of this line up of "The Maritime Playboys" which incl George Beck (ac gtr), Freddie McKenna (mandolin), Loran Baker (bass). The lady was Freddie's wife, Melva

Tracks

Artist Track Title
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Mother Carey The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Field, Shirley Shattered Two Sides of
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Why Don't You Leave Me Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Townsend, Graham Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Apple Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Field, Shirley Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Phillips, Stu The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Trineer, Dougie Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Walker, Angus Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Sharpe, Wendell Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Townsend, Graham Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Walker, Angus Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Chromatic Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
King, Bob Hey, Honey! 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
King, Bob Give My Love to Rose 10th Anniversary
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Field, Shirley Evening Shadows Two Sides of
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
King, Bob French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Townsend, Graham Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Blondahl, Omar My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie It Won't be Easy Spin it Country
Daigle, Ted Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob 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
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Graham, Mike Sands of Providence Bay Momento of Manitoulin

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