# Boot Records

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Defunct Canadian record label

Record label

Boot Records Founded 1971 (1971) Founder Stompin' Tom Connors Jury Krytiuk Distributor Holburn Genre Country, folk, bluegrass Country of origin Canada Location Toronto, Ontario

**Boot Records** was a Canadian country, bluegrass, and contemporary folk label formed in 1971 in Toronto by [Stompin' Tom Connors](/source/Stompin'_Tom_Connors) and his manager, Jury Krytiuk.[1]

## Early years

Originally started as a format for Connors' recordings, Boot shortly after began adding other Canadian country artists, including Don Sullivan, the first (and to date) the only Irish singer/songwriter to record an album of his own material in Nashville at 'Studio B' entitled, 'Sullivan Dreams'. A single from Sullivan's album was number 3 on CFGM playlist along with Gordon Lightfoot and Kris Kristofferson at number 1 and number 2. [Con Archer](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Con_Archer&action=edit&redlink=1), the instrumental group [The Emeralds](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Emeralds&action=edit&redlink=1), [Humphrey and the Dumptrucks](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Humphrey_and_the_Dumptrucks&action=edit&redlink=1), [Sharon Lowness](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sharon_Lowness&action=edit&redlink=1), [Dick Nolan](/source/Dick_Nolan_(musician)), [Stevedore Steve](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stevedore_Steve&action=edit&redlink=1), and [Ted Wesley](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ted_Wesley&action=edit&redlink=1). In 1973, The Boot Master Concert series was started under the direction of [Eleanor Koldofsky](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eleanor_Koldofsky&action=edit&redlink=1), and released LPs by [Liona Boyd](/source/Liona_Boyd), [Rita MacNeil](/source/Rita_MacNeil), [The Canadian Brass](/source/The_Canadian_Brass), the pianist [Monica Gaylord](/source/Monica_Gaylord), and the Ukrainian-born bass [Yosyp Hoshuliak](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yosyp_Hoshuliak&action=edit&redlink=1). Stompin' Tom would go on to release 29 records during the 70s.[2]

## Budget and bluegrass

Cynda, the budget label, reissued LPs by Connors and released LPs by artists of various countries and regions of Canada, the popular Irish-Canadian group [Larry McKee and the Shandonairs](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Larry_McKee_and_the_Shandonairs&action=edit&redlink=1), and later devoted a division to bluegrass, which included releases by [Bluegrass 4](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bluegrass_4&action=edit&redlink=1), [Bruce County](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bruce_County_(band)&action=edit&redlink=1), [Cody](/source/Cody_(band)), [Cross Country Grass](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cross_Country_Grass&action=edit&redlink=1), [Dixie Flyers](/source/Dixie_Flyers), [Humber River Valley Boys](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Humber_River_Valley_Boys&action=edit&redlink=1), [Angus Walker](/source/Angus_Walker), [Dennis LePage](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dennis_LePage&action=edit&redlink=1) and [Station Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Station_Road_(band)&action=edit&redlink=1), Whiskey Jack, as well as Native artists like [Morley Loon](/source/Morley_Loon), [Charlie Panigoniak](/source/Charlie_Panigoniak), and [Willie Thrasher](/source/Willie_Thrasher).[3]

## 1970s releases

Other acts that released on Boot Records in the 1970s were: [Maria Kasstan](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maria_Kasstan&action=edit&redlink=1),[4] Donna and Leroy,[5] [Jack Hennig](/source/Jack_Hennig),[6] The McManus Bros, Whiskey Jack,[7] Alex Fraser, Ray Griff,[8] [Joe Firth](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_Firth&action=edit&redlink=1),[9] Jack Holland, [Ian Tyson](/source/Ian_Tyson),[10] [Chris Hennessy](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chris_Hennessy&action=edit&redlink=1),[11] [The Cambridge Buskers](/source/The_Cambridge_Buskers), [Leo Karz Stompers](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leo_Karz_Stompers&action=edit&redlink=1),[12] [Phil Bond](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phil_Bond_(musician)&action=edit&redlink=1), [John Ham](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Ham_(musician)&action=edit&redlink=1), [Par Three](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Par_Three&action=edit&redlink=1),[13] [Mushroom](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mushroom_(Irish_band)&action=edit&redlink=1) (Ireland),[14] [Lincoln](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lincoln_(1970s_band)&action=edit&redlink=1),[15] [Joyce Seamone](/source/Joyce_Seamone),[16] [De Danann](/source/De_Danann) (Ireland),[17] [Gerry O'Kane](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gerry_O%27Kane&action=edit&redlink=1) (Ireland),[18] [Barley Bree](/source/Barley_Bree) (Ireland),[19] [The Bushwackers Band](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Bushwackers_Band&action=edit&redlink=1) (Australia),[20] John Boland and Beothuck,[21] The Molly McGuires,[22] and [Ray Smith](/source/Ray_Smith_(rockabilly_singer)).[23]

## 1980s releases

The 1980s saw a little more diversity, maintaining many of the 1970s artists and also adding: [Lynn Larabie](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lynn_Larabie&action=edit&redlink=1), [Kelly Kavanagh](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kelly_Kavanagh&action=edit&redlink=1), [Wiz Bryant](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wiz_Bryant&action=edit&redlink=1), [Blackstrap](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blackstrap_(band)&action=edit&redlink=1) (Canada), [Kelita Haverland](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kelita_Haverland&action=edit&redlink=1), [The Schryer Triplets](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Schryer_Triplets&action=edit&redlink=1), [The Emeralds](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Emeralds&action=edit&redlink=1) (Canada), [Ted Woloshyn](/source/Ted_Woloshyn), [Richard Gulley](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Gulley&action=edit&redlink=1), [The Ladies Choice Bluegrass Band](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Ladies_Choice_Bluegrass_Band&action=edit&redlink=1), [Mendelson Joe](/source/Mendelson_Joe), [Ryan's Fancy](/source/Ryan's_Fancy), [Cliff Edwards](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cliff_Edwards_(musician)&action=edit&redlink=1), [Barry Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Barry_Smith_(musician)&action=edit&redlink=1) and Inuk singer [Charlie Panigoniak](/source/Charlie_Panigoniak).

## Legacy

The label became mostly inactive by the end of the 1980s.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Flohil, Richard. 'One man's impact,' Canadian World of Country Music, Jun, Jul 1973

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** 'Interview Jury Krytiuk,' CanComp, 128, Feb 1978

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Boot Records, Ltd."](http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/emc/boot-records-ltd) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121031152514/http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/emc/boot-records-ltd) October 31, 2012, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), *The Canadian Encyclopedia of Music*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Maria Kasstan"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/6777825-Maria-Kasstan). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Leroy Anderson (3)"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/3177479-Leroy-Anderson-3?anv=Leroy). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Jack Hennig"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/4142116-Jack-Hennig). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Whiskey Jack"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/3114614-Whiskey-Jack). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Ray Griff"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/896097-Ray-Griff). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Joe Firth"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/2606080-Joe-Firth). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Ian Tyson"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/566837-Ian-Tyson). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Chris Hennessy"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/2733616-Chris-Hennessy). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Leo Karz & Stompers"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/1522521-Leo-Karz-Stompers). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Par Three"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/3257333-Par-Three). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Mushroom - Early One Morning"](https://www.discogs.com/Mushroom-Early-One-Morning/release/4518401). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Lincoln (18)"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/6270522-Lincoln-18). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Joyce Seamone"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/3520170-Joyce-Seamone). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["De Danann - de Danann"](https://www.discogs.com/De-Danann-De-Danann/release/5459425). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Gerry O'Kane"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/4693281-Gerry-OKane). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Barley Bree"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/2439239-Barley-Bree). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["The Bushwackers Band - and the Band Played Waltzing Matilda"](https://www.discogs.com/The-Bushwackers-Band-And-The-Band-Played-Waltzing-Matilda/release/5719996). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["John Boland and Beothuck"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/4769058-John-Boland-And-Beothuck). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["The Molly McGuires"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/6569341-The-Molly-McGuires). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Ray Smith - the Country Side"](https://www.discogs.com/Ray-Smith-The-Country-Side/release/6566248). *Discogs.org*. Retrieved 27 August 2021.

## External links

- Stompin' Tom/Boot Records website [\[1\]](http://www.stompintom.com/discography.html)

- Stompin' Tom Live on YouTube [\[2\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZWxErEbQkY)

- Stevedor Steve – Newfie Screech on YouTube [\[3\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7fnt-D2kDg)

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