Melbourne based songwriter. 1999 signed to Festival Mushroom Records with band 'Motor Ace'. Released solo record under the name 'Joni Lightning' in 2005 on this label also. Currently free from all contracts and focusing on writing for other musicians , as well as producing, engineering and mixing.

Joni Lightning - the players

Joni Lightning was formed by David Ong in 2004. The first self titled album was mixed by Tony Cohen (Cruel Sea, the Bitrthday party) and released by Festival Mushroom Records (now Warner Music Australia). The second album will be self-released in July 2007 featuring Dave Rose - drums, Tom Heathcote - bass, Chris Baker - pedal steel, Daniel Rolfe - guitar, and David Ong - vocals and guitar.