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

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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
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Phillips, Stu Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Townsend, Graham Banks of Newfoundland Salutes Canada's Centennial
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Ballad of the Frank Slide Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Sharpe, Wendell Roses Are Blooming The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Townsend, Graham New Brunswick Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk 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
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
King, Bob Mary Ann Regrets (Harland Howard) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Townsend, Graham Nova Scotia Hop Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob No Parking Here 10th Anniversary
Sharpe, Wendell Brand of My Heart The Brightest One in Town
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Black Mountain Rag Pickin' Strings No. 2
Walker, Angus I Can, I Will, I Do Believe Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus Silver Threads & Golden Needles Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike White Birches Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Life is Like a Merry-Go-Round Spin it Country
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Once More Sing A Country Song
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
Phillips, Stu The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Country Gentleman 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Blondahl, Omar My Little Old Sod Shanty Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Trineer, Dougie Buckeroo 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With
Sveen, Olaf Man & Wife Schottische At Jasper Park Lodge
Kozak, Joe Fraulien Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Walker, Angus I'll Forgive You Bluegrass Special
Reynolds, Donn Out of Step The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Graham, Mike People Are Beautiful in Lovely Mindemoya Momento of Manitoulin
Townsend, Graham Sir John S.D. Thompson Jig Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Minnitonka Breakdown Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob My Home by the Fraser Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Blondahl, Omar Green Flowers Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Fat Sydney Black The Critics Choice...
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
King, Bob When the Work's All Done This Fall Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Memories of You (Souvenir de toi) (Bob King) vocals Marie King By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar My Little Blue Hen 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) I'll Take a Chance on Loving You Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Field, Shirley Walking After Midnight Two Sides of
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Batanio the Pride of the Plains Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie You Know Who Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar The Devil And The Farmer's Wife Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Country Garden Girl Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Walker, Angus I Cried Again Blue Grass Songs
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
Daigle, Ted It May be Silly Teenage Time
King, Bob The Cowboy 10th Anniversary
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou A Gay Ranchero Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Rippling Water Jig Pickin' Strings Country Style
Phillips, Stu Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Help Me Make it Through the Night Spin it Country
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Kozak, Joe Slowly Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Snowshoes Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special

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