Beverly's Cabot Hale Farm Porch Sessions Return For Third Year

BEVERLY, MA — What began as one way — any way — to support musicians and provide relief for North Shore music fans during the early months of the COVID-19 health crisis is turning into an anticipated summer tradition in Beverly.

The Hale Farm Porch Sessions — intimate, outdoor shows at the historic farm — will return for the third year this year starting with "A Celebration of Women In Music" on July 28 and running through at least Aug. 21.

"The response to our previous Porch Sessions seasons has been truly welcoming, and we're thrilled to come back for a third season with such a stellar line-up of artists,” Cabot Executive Director Casey Soward said. "We are tremendously grateful to Historic Beverly for letting us return to this beautiful space for another summer.

"We can't wait to see both new and returning fans to Hale Farm starting next month."

Picnics with small coolers are permitted — with some restrictions — and beer, wine, water and soft drinks will again be available for purchase.

Historic Beverly owns and operates the one-acre green space on Hale Street near Cabot Street near the waterfront.

A Celebration of Women in Pop Music opens the season on July 28 at 6:30 p.m.

The Suitcase Junket is scheduled for July 30 at 6 p.m.

Hiss Golden Messenger follows the next day at at 6 p.m.

Susan Werner is scheduled for Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.

Chris Smither is set for Aug. 20 at 5:45 p.m.

Session Americana is set to conclude the summer portion of the season on Aug. 21 at 5:45 p.m.

Tickets for all shows go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday with a Cabot Club presale Wednesday at 10 a.m.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)