Michele Leslie Ward Michele Leslie Ward has been singing her whole life, and has been active in the music business for about 35 years. She accompanies herself on 12-string guitar, and plays a little mandolin, keys, and bass. She wrote her first song at the age of 17 and continues to write currently, drawing inspiration from life, love, and events both past and present. Nothing gives her more pleasure than to perform in front of a live audience, and put on a good show. When not performing solo, she fronts local progressive /classic rock band 20 Horses.