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.

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
Novatones Mary Lee Mary Lee b/w Please Come Back
King, Bob The Cowboy Sing A Country Song
Reynolds, Donn The Evergreen Tree The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Corina Pickin' Strings Country Style
Graham, Mike When I Come to Manitoulin Momento of Manitoulin
Sveen, Olaf Jasper Goodbye - Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Sharpe, Wendell The Brightest One in Town The Brightest One in Town
Trineer, Dougie Frankie & Johnny 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Reynolds, Donn Rovin' Gambler The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu The Chief's Lament Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob My Son Calls Another Man Daddy Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Our Blind Date Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou How High The Moon Pickin' Strings No. 2
King, Bob You and My Old Guitar Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob The Ballad of Jed Clampett By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Blondahl, Omar An Eskimo Lullaby Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Townsend, Graham B.C. Centennial Salutes Canada's Centennial
Phillips, Stu The Champlain & St. Lawrence Line Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Guitar Breakdown Boogie Pickin' Strings Country Style
King, Bob The French Song Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
Trineer, Dougie Guitar Polka 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Tired of Livin' Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Phillips, Stu When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob Road Paved With Heartaches Sing A Country Song
Westmorland Singers In the Gloaming At Home With
Phillips, Stu The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Kozak, Joe Border Baby Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Trineer, Dougie Boogie Blues 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou Sugarfoot Rag Pickin' Strings Country Style
Reynolds, Donn Joe's Been a Gettin' There The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Trineer, Dougie The Bells of St. Mary's 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Graham, Mike Billings Momento of Manitoulin
Daigle, Ted Ballad of a Teenage Queen Teenage Time
King, Bob I'm Just Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob An Old Log Cabin for Sale Just Me and My Old Guitar: Bob King Sings Song That Tell a Story
King, Bob Let's Make a Fair Trade Sing For Laurel Lee
Townsend, Graham Spud Island Breakdown Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hewlett, Grant Nelson The Three Prospectors The Critics Choice...
Sveen, Olaf Beverly Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
King, Bob Just Call On Me Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Townsend, Graham Ontario Swing Salutes Canada's Centennial
Blondahl, Omar Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie Omar's Favorite Folk Songs
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
King, Bob My Home By The Fraser Sing With Bob King and the Country Kings
Walker, Angus Poor Little Bullfrog Bluegrass Special
Reynolds, Donn Goodnight God Bless You The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Sveen, Olaf Prairie Breeze Polka At Jasper Park Lodge
Kozak, Joe Moonshy Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
King, Bob My Petite Marie Sing For Laurel Lee
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Moose Jaw Rag Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Meet Mr Calahan 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Hatton, Jerry The Wild Side of Life Sittin' and Thinkin'
Walker, Angus Give My Love to Nell Blue Grass Songs
Graham, Mike Manitoulin March Momento of Manitoulin
Smith, Hank (Heinz Schmidt) Swinging on the Strings Hank Smith and The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers
Trineer, Dougie Finger Lickin' 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Phillips, Stu Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
King, Bob Laurel Lee Sing For Laurel Lee
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Phillips, Stu Mountain Boy A Visit to British Columbia
King, Bob That's What's On My Mind That's What's On My Mind b/w No Parking Here
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob Train of Memories Sing A Country Song
King, Bob Jimmy Brown the Newsboy 10th Anniversary
Sharpe, Wendell My Mother The Brightest One in Town
Sharpe, Wendell Lonesome Whistle The Brightest One in Town
Blondahl, Omar Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
King, Bob The Bluest Man in Town Sing A Country Song
Kozak, Joe Sunny South by the Sea Canada Salutes Nashville, Tennessee
Phillips, Stu Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Sveen, Olaf Faraway Mountains Waltz At Jasper Park Lodge
Walker, Angus Go Boy Go Blue Grass Songs
Trineer, Dougie Galloping Guitar 24 Country Guitar Selections featuring
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 Red Red Roses Spin it Country
Sharpe, Wendell It's Been So Long Darling The Brightest One in Town
Walker, Angus How Can You Refuse Him Now Bluegrass Special
Walker, Angus If Teardrops Were Pennies Blue Grass Songs
Reynolds, Donn Little Miss Blue Eyes The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Reynolds, Donn Crossroads The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Walker, Angus Eatin' Outa Your Hand Bluegrass Special
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Reynolds, Donn The Parting The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Van den Bergh, Bev Marie Joey Understands Me Spin it Country
King, Bob Give My Love To Rose Sing For Laurel Lee
McInnis, Lew and The Rhythm Makers When You Walked Away ST
King, Bob Lamplighting Time in the Valley (C. Upton) By Request Vol. 2: Bob King Sings Songs That Tell A Story
Walker, Angus The Girl I Left in Sunny Tennessee Blue Grass Songs
Phillips, Stu Bull Train Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Reynolds, Donn The Wild One The Wild One and Other Country Favourites
Westmorland Singers Little Liza Jane At Home With

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