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 Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Joe Kozak Lullaby Waltz Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Shirley Field Invitation to the Blues Two Sides of
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reg Hill Pembroke Centennial Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Sir John A MacDonald Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Bob King You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Graham Townsend Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King The Waltz of Two Broken Hearts Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Jerry Hatton Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Reg Hill Musty Muldoon's Irish Jig Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Wendell Sharpe Sammy Morgan's Gin The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl My Pretty Quadroon Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Dougie Trineer Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Shirley Field Streamlined Yodel Two Sides of
Angus Walker I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Donn Reynolds Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and other country favorites
Angus Walker When the Bees are in the Hive Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Donn Reynolds The Parting The Wild One and other country favorites
Reg Hill The Hangman's Waltz Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Jim Allen Maple Sugar A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Jim Allen Hobo's Jig A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Westmorland Singers My Love Loves Me At Home With
Graham Townsend B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Graham Townsend Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Bob King No Parking Here That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Wendell Sharpe My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Bob King She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill Puffin' On The Ole Cigar Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Bob King Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Mike Graham Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Spanish Two-Step Pickin' Strings Country Style
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
Jim Allen Mountain Girl A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Graham Townsend Canadian Centennial Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Jerry Hatton I've Got a New Heartache Sittin' and Thinkin'
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Donn Reynolds Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and other country favorites
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Bev Van den Bergh Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
Bob King All Canadian Boy 10th Anniversary
Stu Phillips Alexander Mackenzie A Visit to British Columbia
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Bob King On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Omar Blondahl Tickle Cove Pond 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Ted Daigle Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Shirley Field Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Joe Kozak Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Angus Walker The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Donn Reynolds The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and other country favorites
Joe Kozak Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Joe Kozak Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Reg Hill Lake Kamaniskeg Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Bob King Rockin' Alone in an Old Rockin' Chair (Bob Miller) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Reg Hill The Broadaxe Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Graham Townsend New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark 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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