# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PICKATHON PRESENTS: CHRIS ACKER w/ LUCAS BENOIT
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at The Showdown Saloon on November 14 for an evening with one of the most acclaimed songwriters in contemporary roots music.

Hailing from New Orleans, Chris Acker has earned a devoted following through his warm, sharply observed songs that blend folk, country, Americana, and classic singer-songwriter traditions. Drawing comparisons to artists like John Prine, Woody Guthrie, and Blaze Foley, Acker has a rare gift for finding humor, heartbreak, and humanity in everyday moments, crafting songs that feel both deeply personal and instantly familiar.

His acclaimed album "Famous Lunch" further established him as one of the standout voices in modern Americana, earning praise for its vivid storytelling, memorable melodies, and understated wisdom. Whether performing a barroom country tune, a tender folk ballad, or one of his wry character studies, Acker brings an authenticity and craftsmanship that have made him a favorite among songwriters and music fans alike.

A frequent collaborator and tireless touring artist, Chris Acker continues to carry forward the rich traditions of American roots music while making them unmistakably his own.

📍 The Showdown Saloon
📅 November 14
🚪 Doors 7 PM
🎶 Show 8 PM
🔞 21+

🎟️ Tickets available now.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/pickathon-presents-chris-acker-w-lucas-benoit/200030788902909
- **Event Categories**: Art, performances, Music, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Showdown Saloon
- **lat**: 45.50083414482
- **long**: -122.65246130875
- **full address**: Showdown Saloon, 1223 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202-2437, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PICKATHON PRESENTS: CHRIS ACKER w/ LUCAS BENOIT being held?
  - **A:** PICKATHON PRESENTS: CHRIS ACKER w/ LUCAS BENOIT takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Showdown Saloon, 1223 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202-2437, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PICKATHON PRESENTS: CHRIS ACKER w/ LUCAS BENOIT?
  - **A:** PICKATHON PRESENTS: CHRIS ACKER w/ LUCAS BENOIT is organized by Showdown Saloon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PICKATHON PRESENTS: CHRIS ACKER w/ LUCAS BENOIT is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If PICKATHON PRESENTS: CHRIS ACKER w/ LUCAS BENOIT sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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