Katie Belknap

Katie Belknap is a Humboldt County-based folk vocalist, clarinetist and songwriter best known as one half of the Arcata duo Ponies of Harmony with trombonist/guitarist James Zeller. The Ponies of Harmony are dedicated to heartfelt original songs about community, friendship, gratitude for the earth and love, blending folk, jazz, country and R&B with sparse vocal harmonies, trombone, clarinets and guitars with improvisation. Belknap performs regularly in Humboldt County, appearing as a special guest at Nigella Mahal's Murmurations album release at Dell'Arte International and as a featured songwriter at the 2026 Humboldt Folklife Festival Songwriter in the Round.