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
Joe Kozak Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Pray For Me Mother of Mine Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Bob King The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
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 Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Angus Walker Each Seasons Changes You Blue Grass Songs
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dizzy Strings Pickin' Strings No. 2
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Little Tom Sing A Country Song
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Bob King Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Thank God You're Mine ST
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Angus Walker John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Olaf Sveen Gipsy Princess Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham Townsend Alberta Polka Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Jim Allen Three Legged Milk Stool A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl Yellow Rose of Texas Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Uncle John McDermid's Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Saskatchewan Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Angus Walker I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Wendell Sharpe Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Grant Hewlett Nelson Pook (The Eskimo Boy) The Critics Choice...
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Bev Van den Bergh Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
Angus Walker Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Wendell Sharpe Darling, Let's Turn Back the Years The Brightest One in Town
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bob King Hey Honey Sing For Laurel Lee
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Angus Walker Why Not Confess Blue Grass Songs
Reg Hill The Long Sault Hornpipe Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Bob King The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Shirley Field Shattered Two Sides of
Olaf Sveen Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Bob King No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Shirley Field Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Angus Walker Long Black Veil Bluegrass Special
Mike Graham When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Bev Van den Bergh Marie There's a Little Town (Bobcaygeon) Spin it Country
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style

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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