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 Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou The Old Man And Old Woman Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Omar Blondahl My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Dougie Trineer Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Jim Allen Back to the Sugar Camp A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Sunset Waltz A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Bob King French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Grant Hewlett Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Ted Daigle It May be Silly Teenage Time
Dougie Trineer My Pretty Bluebells 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
Bob King The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Olaf Sveen Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Bob King The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Angus Walker I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Jerry Hatton Walk the Floor Sittin' and Thinkin'
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bev Van den Bergh Marie For the Good TImes Spin it Country
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Jessie's Tragedy Spin it Country
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds Out of Step The Wild One and other country favorites
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Mike Graham Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Graham Townsend Sir MacKenzie Bowel Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Mike Graham People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bev Van den Bergh Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Bob King The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Grant Hewlett Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Bob King My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy Sing A Country Song
Stu Phillips The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Dollard des ormeaux Visit Old Québec
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Panhandle Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Maria Elena 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Shirley Field Down in the Valley Two Sides of
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Bob King No Parking Here Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings

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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