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 The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Jerry Hatton It's a Wicked World Sittin' and Thinkin'
Westmorland Singers How Can You Buy Killarney At Home With
Reg Hill Dad's Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Bob King Coconut Joe Sing A Country Song
Ted Daigle Farewell Adelita Teenage Time
Joe Kozak Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Bob King The Cat Came Back By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Bob King My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King Strawberry Roan (Wilf Carter) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Joe Kozak The Lights are Growing Dim Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Olaf Sveen Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Olaf Sveen Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Joe Kozak Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Four String Polka Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Bev Van den Bergh Marie A Little Bit of Love Spin it Country
Bob King Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Westmorland Singers Side by Side At Home With
Bob King French Canadian Girl 10th Anniversary
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham Townsend Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Wendell Sharpe Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Omar Blondahl That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Reg Hill The Kiddy Car Reel Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Dougie Trineer Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Olaf Sveen Blue Canadian Rockies At Jasper Park Lodge
Reg Hill Dancing Waters Waltz Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Omar Blondahl Bury Me Beneath the Willow Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Olaf Sveen Sonya Two Step At Jasper Park Lodge
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Dougie Trineer Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
Wendell Sharpe Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Mike Graham Gore Bay Momento of Manitoulin
Ted Daigle Mary Lou Teenage Time
Hank Smith (Heinz Schmidt) Barbara Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Westmorland Singers Moments to Remember At Home With
Bob King French Canadian Girl Sing A Country Song
Wendell Sharpe Cold Cold Heart The Brightest One in Town
Stu Phillips The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
Reg Hill Sleigh Ride Reel Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Old Joe Clark Pickin' Strings Country Style
Dougie Trineer Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Torquay Pickin' Strings No. 2
Bob King My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Angus Walker Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Dougie Trineer Clarinet Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Dougie Trineer Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham Townsend Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Stu Phillips White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Graham Townsend Montréal ‘67 Salutes Canada's Centennial
Omar Blondahl Lawrence Whelan Falls in the Brine The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Bob King That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Ted Daigle Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
Wendell Sharpe Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I Need to Know ST
Reg Hill Madawaska River Breakdown Ottawa Valley Fiddlin'
Angus Walker Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Angus Walker Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Bob King Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
Bob King Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Bob King If The Things They Say Are True Sing For Laurel Lee
Stu Phillips Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Bob King The Little Shirt My Mother Made for Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Reg Hill Avonmore Breakdown Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Westmorland Singers How Gently Sweet Afton At Home With
Olaf Sveen Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Jim Allen Kitchen Polka A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Jim Allen Faded Love A Tribute to the Late Ward Allen
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
Mike Graham White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Holiday Clog Pickin' Strings No. 2
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Bob King I Dreamed About Mom Last Night Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Donn Reynolds Little Old Log Shanty The Wild One and other country favorites
Bob King It Breaks a Mothers Heart Sing A Country Song
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Waiting For My Baby ST
Angus Walker Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Reg Hill Bonnechere Point Strathspey Ottawa Valley Hoedown # 2
Omar Blondahl The Boston Burgler Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Lew McInnis and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST

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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