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
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar Catch of the Season 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Lonely City Park 10th Anniversary
King, Bob She Went Without Saying Goodbye Sing For Laurel Lee
Westmorland Singers When You Come to the End of the Day At Home With
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Blondahl, Omar Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Little Tom 10th Anniversary
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob Bluest Man in Town 10th Anniversary
Townsend, Graham Saskatchewan Jig Salutes Canada's Centennial
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Windy & Warm 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Daigle, Ted Cut Across Shorty Teenage Time
Westmorland Singers Come On Down South At Home With
Phillips, Stu Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Townsend, Graham Sir Wilfred Laurier Reel Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Meehan, Leonard The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Dakota Reel Pickin' Strings No. 2
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers You've Got to Change the Way You Live ST
Graham, Mike Another Autumn On Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Walker, Angus I've Wondered Where We'd Meet Again Blue Grass Songs
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou San Antonio Rose Pickin' Strings Country Style
Daigle, Ted Legend of Chaleur Bay Teenage Time
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Boogie Breakdown 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Walker, Angus Sing Sing Sing Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
King, Bob Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Sing For Laurel Lee
Sveen, Olaf Marit Rhinelander At Jasper Park Lodge
Field, Shirley He'd Like to Give Me Everything Two Sides of
King, Bob If The Things They Say Are True The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Tennessee Waltz 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee Rose of Old Pawnee b/w My Home by the Fraser
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers I've Fallen in Love ST
Hewlett, Grant Nelson Walk 'Round th' Hound The Critics Choice...
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Don't Close the Gates ST
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou South Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
King, Bob The Ballad of the Chapeau Boys (Bob King and Needham) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Whiskey Before Breakfast Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers Toe the Mark ST
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Kozak, Joe Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Rock b/w Call Me
Walker, Angus John Wesley Hardin' Bluegrass Special
Blondahl, Omar Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie I'm Leavin' You Spin it Country
King, Bob Rose of Old Pawnee 10th Anniversary
Phillips, Stu The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Daigle, Ted No One Else Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Coal Miner's Daughter Spin it Country
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
King, Bob I've Been Down That Road Before (Hank Wiliams) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Westmorland Singers Vaya Con Dios At Home With
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Phillips, Stu The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Hatton, Jerry Sittin' and Thinkin' Sittin' and Thinkin'
Trineer, Dougie Trambone 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Trineer, Dougie Dream Queen 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
King, Bob Mummy Please Stay Home With Me Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Sharpe, Wendell Long Long Lonesome Blues The Brightest One in Town
Graham, Mike Manitoulin Paradise of Man Momento of Manitoulin
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers My Dying Secret ST
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Daigle, Ted Young & Beautiful Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Kozak, Joe Tennessee Central No. 9 Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Townsend, Graham Québec Reel Salutes Canada's Centennial
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham Sir John Abbot Waltz Salutes Canada's Prime Ministers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Lonesome Indian Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob Going Back to an Old Love Affair Sing For Laurel Lee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers No One Would Cry Over Me ST
Daigle, Ted It May be Silly Teenage Time
Blondahl, Omar The Master Watch The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Field, Shirley Talk Back Trembling Lips Two Sides of
King, Bob The All Canadian Boy The All Canadian Boy b/w If The Things They Say Are True

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