We are most grateful to Denny Plowman, Five Go Off band-member and  Marks long-time friend, for this timely photo of Mark.

Denny writes

"...his talents and the enormous respect in which he was held by so many people. When one is a close friend of someone one tends not to see all the other aspects of their life but you have made it clear. I attach a photo of Mark that you might want to include on the web page. 
...I think it captures Mark's music and personality. Also, I took it on Saturday only two hours before he died. I wish I had taken more. Denny

Here are  more pictures of  the band over the years from Denny...

Here's a tribute from Greg Cahill:
"Geoff and Pat,
Please pass along my sincerest feelings of sympathy for Mark Tindle's family and extended music family - a tragedy that someone so young and vibrant should pass so suddenly, but certainly most likely the best possible way for an accomplished musician to leave this earth.

Yours in sympathy,
Greg Cahill
The Special Consensus "

From Frank and Chris Williams...
"...Thanks for letting us know of Marks tragic death, it was a terrible shock for myself and Chris. We last saw him only a couple of weeks ago when we had him booked to play at a friends daughters wedding reception. As usual he made all the arrangements of getting the band and caller together in his usual pleasant and efficient and trustworthy way. The gig was a great success and many of the wedding guests were full of compliments for a fine nights entertainment. Mark loved his music in all its forms and he is going to be a great loss to the local music community.
Please add our sympathies to his wife and children.
Regards, Frank and Chris. "

From Ed Marchewicz of Five Go Off...

It's clear that all who knew an worked with Mark are aware of what an exceptional, multi talented, warm and generous person he was. I have known Mark for 30 years and played with him for the last 20 in various ensembles including 5 Go Off for the last 14 years. Mark was a close friend who I shall miss very much. Thanks again for putting together your worthy tribute to Mark.
Best wishes, Ed Marchewicz 5 Go Off

From Dave Proctor...

‘Mark and I played in 5 Go Off in the late 70’s and through the 80’s, and we were both heavily involved with Newcastle Arms and Narrowboat Folk Clubs.

Mark’s knowledge and enthusiasm brought many great American acts to the Narrowboat and offshoot venues in Nottingham– Bill Clifton, Red Rector, Art Stamper, Bill Keith, Tony Trischka, Peter Rowan, Jim Rooney - to name just a few. 

We both shared a love of American music – and an important bond was forged between us when we both visited Augusta Festival in West Virginia in 1988, to learn more about old time music. It was there I started to play old time fiddle, which, with Mark’s encouragement, took me off in so many new directions.

I can never thank you enough Mark – you were a great influence and a good friend and I will miss you.

Dave Proctor.

 These tributes to Mark will not be taken down and please do continue to contribute email of your own memories and photo's.  They are a beautiful momento.
 We are all clearly, the better off for having known Mark.

Nb: This tributes page grows as rightly predicted, daily.  Please do visit again and be sure to press "Refesh" (F5) repeatedly to clear your memory cache of previous versions.

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