I believe you're remembering the 1993 film "Harmony Cats." Here are
some plot summaries:
"Graham Braithwaite (Kim Coates) is a violinist in a B.C. symphony.
Unfortunately the symphony folds and much to his horror and disdain,
he's forced to get a gig with a country band as the bassist. He has to
leave the city and his girlfriend, Jane, to tour the B.C. interior
with Frank Hay (Jim Byrnes) and his band. At first he has a hard time
fitting in, but he realizes that Debbie, one of the backup singers and
Frank's daughter, has a great voice and asks Frank if he can work with
her. She slowly begins to get more of the set time and he feels more
at home in the band. Problems arise between Frank and Debbie and
Graham and Jane because of the supposed relationship between Graham
and Debbie."
Internet Movie Database: Harmony Cats
http://imdb.com/title/tt0107080/plotsummary
"Graham Brathwaite is an out of work symphony violinist that has to
lower his standards to join a country band to make ends meet. He has a
hard time adjusting to life on the road and the group?s wide
assortment of musical taste. Graham's girlfriend goes ballistic when
she finds Graham is growing fond of Debbie, the lead singer."
Rogers Video: Harmony Cats
http://www.rogersvideo.ca/movie.asp?mid=11632
"Unemployed symphony violinist Graham Braithwaite (Kim Coates) is
driving his girlfriend Jane (Charlene Fernetz) crazy with his
anal-retentive ways. He needs a job--any job. He ends up joining a
country-western band called the Harmony Cats, as they embark on a tour
of western Canada. The band is led by good ol' boy Frank Hay (Jim
Byrnes), and includes his daughter Debbie (Lisa Brokop). Graham is
smug and self-involved, and he sometimes tests the patience of the
easy-going Cats. More often, though, his idiosyncrasies are a source
of amusement. Debbie is a very talented singer, and at Graham's urging
she starts taking center stage at the shows. Graham also helps Debbie
write her own songs. The relationship bolsters her confidence and
loosens him up.
One night, a record producer (Hoyt Axton) approaches Debbie about a
contract. That same night, Jane shows up to surprise Graham, but
catches him celebrating with Debbie. Later, Frank and Debbie clash
over her plans--he doesn't want to let his little girl go--and she
quits the band. The tour continues with Frank becoming ever more
despondent, and Graham trying to woo Jane back with love letters,
becoming one of the boys--wearing cowboy boots and even getting in a
bar fight. At the last show, Jane shows up and finds the man she loves
has become a man she can marry, and Debbie shows up to reconcile with
her father before she heads for Nashville."
TV Guide: Harmony Cats
http://www.tvguide.com/Movies/database/ShowMovie.asp?MI=36290
"Harmony Cats, The - Small time touring Country and Western band from
the little known 1993 movie Harmony Cats. Lineup: Former concert
violinist Graham Brathwaite (Kim Coates), Singer Debbie Hay (Lisa
Brokop), her father and the band's leader Frank Hay (Jim Byrnes),
drummer Reg (Alex Willows). They sing "Honky Tonk Love Affair,"
"Embers," "As Long as You're Beside Me," and "Hell Stays Open All
Night Long."
Rocklopedia Fakebandica
http://www.vgg.com/tp/fakeband_h.html
Here you'll find a list of the songs featured in the movie:
Internet Movie Database: Harmony Cats
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107080/soundtrack
The soundtrack album has been out of press for more than a decade, and
it is very difficult to find. There is one CD for sale here:
Musicstack: Soundtrack, Harmony Cats
http://www.musicstack.com/item/402327093/soundtrack/harmony+cats
Google search strategy:
Google Web Search: "harmony cats" violinist
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22harmony+cats%22+violinist
I hope this helps. If I have misidentified your movie, or if anything
is unclear or incomplete, please request clarification; I'll gladly
offer further assistance before you rate my answer.
Best regards,
pinkfreud |
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